CT Today With Paul Pacelli – A Jump In Motor Vehicle Taxes?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – A Jump In Motor Vehicle Taxes?

Thursday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli looked at a controversial move at the State Capitol to change the way the state’s motor vehicle property tax is calculated (00:34).  Southern Connecticut State University Political Science Professor Dr. Tess Marchant-Shapiro (13:49) and Sacred Heart University Political Science Professor and Scholar in Residence Dr. Gary…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Is The Debate Really Going To Matter?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Is The Debate Really Going To Matter?

Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli wondered if the big Thursday night presidential debate will really change that many minds or affect that many undecided voters (00:29). Paul was also joined by Greenwich GOP State Sen. Ryan Fazio regarding a controversial, last-minute addition to an omnibus bill voted on in a special legislative session at…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – The Ranked Choice Voting Debate

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – The Ranked Choice Voting Debate

Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli welcomed Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio with her look at the possible limited implementation of “Ranked Choice Voting” in Connecticut (00:25). State Senate Republican leader Steve Harding talked about a controversy regarding pension benefits connected to the recent death of a Connecticut State Trooper (10:14) Image Credit: iStock /…

The Lisa Wexler Show – Must-Know Drowning Prevention Tips!

The Lisa Wexler Show – Must-Know Drowning Prevention Tips!

Dr. Michael Cassetta, Asst. Chief Newtown Underwater Search & Rescue, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about CT’s specialized water rescue teams, their mission, and how to prevent tragedy. Image Credit: splendens / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa in the Morning: Mayor Dorinda Borer

Melissa in the Morning: Mayor Dorinda Borer

We spoke with West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer about the attempted drowning crime that happened at a local beach. The mayor shared the latest about rescuers’ response time and the aftermath recovery. She also shared details from her recent visit with the mother of the children at the hospital. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Recognizing ‘Not Normal’

Melissa in the Morning: Recognizing ‘Not Normal’

Two toddlers are on the road to recovery at Yale after their father allegedly tried to drown them at a West Haven beach. The twin victims are alive because of the brilliant, quick action done by a patrol officer. We spoke with law enforcement expert, Gary MacNamara, about the importance of recognizing not normal and acting on…

Melissa in the Morning: School to Camp Shift

Melissa in the Morning: School to Camp Shift

Most of the year, parents rely on school to keep their kids on schedule and have “free help” so they can work. When summer arrives, the shift from school to camp or daycare creates a lot of issues for employees needing to adjust their schedules. Spencer Hill from the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities…