The state Senate passed a major transportation bill. The legislation that got bi-partisan support covers mass transit affordability and ways to make our roadways safer. We got the details from Senator Tony Hwang. Image Credit: Drew Carrano
Melissa in the Morning: Latest Tick-Borne Illness
The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station reports that it found the first evidence of the invasive longhorned tick infected with the potentially life-threatening bacterium. It was detected in Fairfield County. We spoke with Jessica Snajder from Partner in Lyme about this latest finding and ways to protect yourself from ticks this summer. For more information: https://www.partnerinlyme.org/…
Melissa in the Morning: Soccer in Bridgeport
behind this massive project, Andre Swanston, checked back in with the latest updates on what has happened since making the announcement public in late 2023. For more information: https://www.ctunited.com/ Image Credit: Eric Urbanowicz
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Can We Stop Worshipping Harvard?
Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” wondering why Harvard University should not be penalized by the Trump White House for not properly dealing with campus anti-semitism (00:35). CBS News Senior White House Reporter Jennifer Jacobs also commented on the escalating battle between President Trump and Harvard (15:37). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio dropped by…
Melissa in the Morning: Milford School Plans
Milford’s school district has been at the forefront of our news based on both the long-range facilities plans being discussed but also the ongoing division in the city following the Board of Alderman failing to allocate more money in the school budget to go back to the district. A new report is now outlining some…
Melissa in the Morning: Hospital Agreement Situation
Prospect Medical Holdings and the state of Connecticut reached an agreement which could mean consolidating Rockville General and Manchester Memorial hospitals. Some lawmakers are calling the deal a sell-out and say it can be devastating to Connecticut patients. We spoke with Senator and doctor, Jeff Gordon. We also asked Senator Gordon about the controversial House…
Melissa in the Morning: Flip the Script
This month, a coalition of workforce leaders launched a “Flip the Script” campaign to challenge outdated stereotypes about older workers and generational myths. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Workers aged 65 and older are a growing segment of the workforce. Attorney Gary Phelan, who is also an adjunct law school professor at Quinnipiac…
Melissa in the Morning: Billy Joel’s NPH Diagnosis
Legendary musician Billy Joel canceled his summer tour and revealed he has been diagnosed with a brain disorder. To give us insight about Joel’s condition, we spoke with Hartford HealthCare Neurologist, Dr. Leon Meytin, with Ayer Neuroscience Institute at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Image Credit: Reuters
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Interfering With Local Zoning Laws?
Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” looking at a controversial proposal being debated in Hartford that would cripple the power of local planning and zoning commissions across the state (00:46). Yankee Institute for Public Policy head Carol Liebau (16:33) and East Haven GOP State Rep. Joe Zullo (23:05) also weighed in on House…
Photos: Diner Tour at Silver Star Diner
The WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour made its way down to Silver Star Diner in Norwalk this week! Some of the guests featured included local icons like Stew Leonard Jr. and Howard Dixon, politicians like Mayor Harry Rilling, State Representative Kadeem Roberts and Norwalk Town Chair of the Independent Party Lisa…