The Lisa Wexler Show – Preserving Connecticut’s Farmland And Open Spaces

The Lisa Wexler Show – Preserving Connecticut’s Farmland And Open Spaces

Aspetuck Land Trust Executive Director, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about their successes and goals in protecting CT’s farmland and open spaces, including Remington Woods in Bridgeport. and connecting us to the natural world. Image Credit: Alexander Farnsworth / iStock / Getty Images Plus

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – A Fiscal Slap In The Face?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – A Fiscal Slap In The Face?

Host Paul Pacelli started a new week on “Connecticut Today” by welcoming GOP State Sen. Rob Sampson to talk about the re-assignment of a high-ranking state employee after controversy over his use of a state-issued credit card (00:41). University of New Haven Associate Professor of Accounting and Taxation Dr. James Mohs analyzed the latest Trump…

Melissa in the Morning: Reaction to Audit Findings

Melissa in the Morning: Reaction to Audit Findings

Earlier this month, the State Department of Education released the findings of an audit done for the city of Bridgeport. The findings reportedly identified no misappropriation of funds and provided recommendations for long-term fiscal stability. We spoke with the vice chair of the Bridgeport Board of Education, Joe Sokolovic, to get reaction on the audit…

Melissa in the Morning: Commission Vote

Melissa in the Morning: Commission Vote

The State Bond Commission is set to vote on the release of $155 million in state bond funding to offset certain public benefits charges on electric bills. Public benefits are the portion of electric bills that are used to pay for a variety of “going green” initiatives related to the purchase and distribution of electricity…

Melissa in the Morning: Six Zip Codes

Melissa in the Morning: Six Zip Codes

In a town of a little more than 1500 people, how did it end up with six zip codes?! That is a reality in Scotland, Connecticut. We spoke with Scotland First Selectman Dana Barrows Jr. for the story and to learn why the federal government needed to step in to help. Image Credit: Getty Images

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Will The Absentee Ballot Funny Business Ever End?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Will The Absentee Ballot Funny Business Ever End?

Host Paul Pacelli opened Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with news of another possible criminal referral connected to alleged absentee ballot misuse in Bridgeport municipal elections over the past few years (00:46). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso dropped by with his weekly update, including his thoughts on an audit of finances in the Bridgeport school…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – When College Protests Cross The Line

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – When College Protests Cross The Line

“Connecticut Today” host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday’s show with his thoughts on local and national reaction to a settlement between the Trump Justice Department and Columbia University over allegations of anti-Semitism and civil rights violations (00:55). GOP State Senate leader Steve Harding dropped by to chat about questions regarding some education spending in the state…

Melissa in the Morning: Shoulder Check

Melissa in the Morning: Shoulder Check

Tonight in Stamford is the third annual Shoulder Check Showcase. Professional players from the NHL, hockey influencers and local Connecticut players will take to the ice in friendly competition. The sold-out showcase attracts thousands to Terry Conners Rink – and is put on by the HT40 foundation, created after the loss of Darien High School…