Host Paul Pacelli wrapped up another busy week on “Connecticut Today” wondering – after word broke regarding the death of a prominent pro hockey player and his brother – why so many people still drink and drive (00:30). Monroe resident Scott Pearson updated his viral Change.org petition drive to change electric bills for state consumers (12:40), while…
Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli opened with Paul’s thoughts on an “offer” from a Democratic State House member regarding a special session on recent electric bills (00:31). OnlyInBridgeport.com blogger Lennie Grimaldi talked about another controversy surrounding a Bridgeport government official (13:56). We also welcomed Joshua Leifer, author of, “Tablets Shattered: The End of an American…
Wednesday’s midweek “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli featured Connecticut Inside Investigator reporter Marc Fitch’s analysis of a proposal from state lawmakers to classify certain types substance abuse as an occupational disease, for workers compensation benefits and other legal protections (00:32). Hearst Connecticut Media senior editor and columnist Dan Haar talked about the hot topics…
Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli welcomed State Senate GOP leader Steve Harding (00:23) and Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio (12:16) on the continued anger regarding rising electric bills around the state. Paul also had a few opening thoughts on the issue as well (22:39) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus
Host Paul Pacelli opened Monday’s “Connecticut Today” wondering just how proposed cell phone bans and/or limits in state schools might be accepted by students and their parents (00:32). Blogger Chris Powell checked in with us to talk about a controversy in Fairfield County and what’s wrong with the Connecticut State Republican Party (14:14). CT NewsJunkie…
Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli featured a chat with Fairfield/Southport Democratic State Rep. Jennifer Leeper on the current electric utility controversy in the state, and her recent op-ed in the Connecticut Mirror (00:30). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso stopped by with his weekly update, focusing on the just-completed Democratic National Convention…
Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” opened with host Paul Pacelli lamenting the political tone deafness of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago (00:38). University of New Haven associate professor of accounting and taxation Dr. James Mohs joined us to talk about some of the economic issues being brought up in the current White House campaign (14:22). OnlyInBridgeport.com blogger Lennie…
Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli opened with news of a growing threat from some state residents who say they may not pay their electric bills, as a protest (00:35). Hearst Connecticut Media senior editor and columnist Dan Haar looked at the ongoing electric bill outrage, as well as a member of the Connecticut delegation…
Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli talked about the ongoing anger connected to many electric bills in the state with Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio (00:22). Landmark Legal Foundation Attorney and Vice President of Legal Affairs Mike O’Neill explained the current federal court battle over Title-IX (11:17) Image Credit: Comstock / Getty Images
Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli provided the latest info on Sunday’s record-setting rain in Connecticut, with WICC Chief Meteorologist Paul Piorek explaining what exactly happened (00:38). Beacon Falls-Derby-Seymour State Rep. Nicole Klarides-Ditria (04:14) and Monroe First Selectman Terry Rooney (09:54) called in to talk about the damage they’ve seen. We also aired part…