For the first time, we had Comptroller Sean Scanlon in studio and we wanted to do a check-in on some major programs his office has been working on. First, we tackled MyCTSavings to see how many businesses are now offering retirement plans for their employees. Learn more at: https://myctsavings.com/ We also talked about ArrayRX and people’s access…
According to reports, there is strong bi-partisan support for House Bill 5321: An Act Requiring Newborn Screening for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. If passed, the law would require every newborn in Connecticut to get screened for this starting in July of 2027. We asked Senator Jeff Gordon about the significance of this for families. We also…
This weekend, Stratford High School’s gymnasium will be transformed into a Vegas-style boxing arena. On Saturday, April 13, 2024, a regulation-sized boxing ring will allow competitors to take center stage for the Chick Rosnick Boxing Club’s first Next Level Champion Boxing Show. What is the Chick Rosnick Boxing Club and what does the sport do for…
There’s a common misconception that when your kids graduate from high school, the next step is college. But that’s actually not be true for all. In fact, more and more studies show kids go to college without a vision of their future, leave with a lot of school debt, and get a degree that doesn’t…
Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” kicked-off with host Paul Pacelli’s thoughts on Education Secretary Miguel Cardona’s handling of two key issues (00:24). We also got a perspective on the biggest stories around the state with Hearst Connecticut Media columnist and editor Dan Haar (13:16) Image Credit: REUTERS/Leah Millis
Cannabis company, Budr, is not giving up its effort to land a permanent spot at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport. After the city council rejected its initial bid last year, Budr came back with a call for zoning changes. We wanted to get some business perspective on this story from Dan Onofrio of The…
A proposal in Hartford would allow students in 16 underserving districts across Connecticut to ride public transit for free for afterschool jobs and activities. Bridgeport is one of the districts that would benefit IF the bill gets approved. But would it make much of a difference? We asked Mayor Joe Ganim and he shares specific…
Most of us don’t realize we have just two minutes to escape a home fire, which is the nation’s most frequent disaster, according to the American Red Cross. Home fires claim seven lives every day in the U.S. — but having working smoke alarms can cut the risk of death by half. We spoke with…
When you look at national statistics, it’s scary to see how prevalent domestic violence is in America. Up to date data shows 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner abuse in some regard, according to The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. But does that really reflect how big the…
Meet PecanGuinea Pig ID: 55145003Age: 10 monthsGender: MaleSpayed/Neutered: NoSize: SmallColor: Black / WhiteLocation: Westport BranchArea: Foster Home About PecanPecan is currently in a foster home, so an appointment is required to meet them. Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received. CHS looks forward to helping you find your best match. The online adoption application is available at CThumane.org/AdoptionApp.