We spoke with career strategist, Julie Bauke, about the risks of posting on social media and remembering your personal sites represent more than just ‘you.” Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: Homeschooling Laws in CT
A new report highlights Connecticut’s laws on the books when it comes to homeschooling. According to the Office of Legislative Research, our homeschooling framework largely relies on voluntary guidelines rather than on state statute. It details Connecticut as an outlier compared to our surrounding New England states (Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont.).…
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Think Before You Post!
On Monday’s “Connecticut Today,” host Paul Pacelli discussed many recent social media posts on the assassination of conservative pundit Charlie Kirk that are resulting in people losing their jobs (00:30). CBS News legal analyst Thane Rosenbaum (15:15) and Quinnipiac University Law Professor Gary Phelan (21:49) also discussed workplace rights and “freedom of speech” in the…
Melissa In The Morning: James Geisler
Melissa welcomed James Geisler, the Executive Director of Wellness Services at Sacred Heart on to talk about transitioning back to school. Coping skilss for parents and students, especially those first year college students. Tips for maintaining mental health. Highlight how SHU was recently ranked in the top 10 in the nation for Student Support by…
Melissa in the Morning: K9 Penny
We met the newest K9 officer at the Fairfield Police Department, K9 Penny! K9 Officer Tony Renaldi spoke with us about his partner and her role for the department. IMAGE CREDIT: Eric Urbanowicz
Melissa in the Morning: School Security
According to the market research firm Omdia, the school security industry is now worth as much as $4 billion, and it’s projected to keep growing. Following what happened to Charlie Kirk on a college campus, the conversation is back. We spoke about it with Former FBI Agent and UNH lecturer, Ken Gray. Image Credit: Getty…
Melissa in the Morning: Off-Shore Wind Deal?
After the abrupt halt to an off-shore wind project, Governor Lamont could be making a business deal with President Trump. We spoke with Bryson Hull, Deputy Northeast Director for Consumer Energy Alliance, about it. IMAGE CREDIT: Eric Urbanowicz
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Don’t Stifle Vibrant Political Debate
Host Paul Pacelli opened Friday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” worried that the assassination of conservative pundit and personality Charlie Kirk will be used by some to try and quell necessary political debate in the U.S. (00:57). We replayed part of a news conference from earlier in the day announcing the arrest of a suspect in…
Melissa in the Morning: Security for Lawmakers
Concern is high on Capitol Hill following the killing of Charlie Kirk. It’s the latest political attack in America in just the last year. As you know there were two assassination attempts on President Trump. But we’ve also seen the egregious murder of Democratic State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband and the arson of…
Melissa in the Morning: “Burden” Workers
Comments made by a Connecticut lawmaker are not sitting well with many. Last month, the Relief for Connecticut Borrowers Working Group convened to propose policy directed towards student loan assistance. In that August meeting, co-chair and State Representative Kavros-DeGraw, of Avon, was emphasizing the importance of a college education when she referred to workers without…