CBS Legal analyst Thane Rosenbaum joins Lisa Wexler to talk about Bari Weiss potentially joining CBS and why he is no longer a law professor at New York University. Image Credit: Chinnapong/iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: Latest ALICE Report
A new report from United Way shows that more and more Connecticut residents are falling under the “Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed,” also known as ALICE population. How many people are we talking and why are the numbers going up drastically? We asked Daniel Fitzmaurice, Director of Advocacy for United Way of Connecticut. For the…
Melissa in the Morning: DCF Commissioner Retirement
Amid an investigation of an alleged captivity case in Waterbury and many other criticisms towards the Department of Children and Families, the commissioner retired. A new interim commissioner has been appointed but there are still a lot of questions following the abrupt exit of the former commissioner. We talked more about it with Senator Jason…
Melissa in the Morning: Upcoming Forums
There are a few forums and events coming up this month and next between Derby and Ansonia. From a senior fair to veterans’ forum and finally an education forum, we got the details from State Representative Kara Rochelle. To get Rep. Rochelle’s newsletters with more information, email: [email protected]
Enter to win: Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass & Other Delights are coming to College Street Music Hall in New Haven on Thursday, March 26, 2026! Herb along with his 6 great musicians will be playing all of your favorite TJB hit songs just as you remember hearing them while growing up. Tickets are on sale at www.collegestreetmusichall.com Enter to win a…
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – State Money To Keep The Connecticut Sun Here?
On Friday’s “Connecticut Today,” both host Paul Pacelli (00:38) and GOP State Senate leader Steve Harding (14:18) both discussed the State of Connecticut possibly buying a minority stake in the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun to prevent the team from relocating to another market. Former Bridgeport State Rep. Chris Caruso dropped by with his weekly wrap-up (21:56).…
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Is Connecticut’s Minimum Wage Too High?
Host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” wondering if the latest announced minimum wage increase in Connecticut is too onerous for many businesses to deal with (00:40). Greenwich GOP State Sen. Ryan Fazio dropped by to talk about big endorsements he’s received for the 2026 Governor’s race (14:44). CBS News legal analyst Thane Rosenbaum detailed…
The Lisa Wexler Show – Siting Council’s Reversal On UI’s Fairfield And Bridgeport Monopole Plan
State Senator Tony Hwang joins Lisa Wexler to talk about the Connecticut Siting Council’s stunning reversal on the Fairfield and Bridgeport UI monopoles plan straw vote that disregards the previous understanding for greater due process for CT’s residents. Image Credit: afe207 / iStock / Getty Images Plus
The Lisa Wexler Show – Running 1100 Miles Through 169 Connecticut Towns In 34 days!
Shan Riggs joins Lisa Wexler to talk about his latest run through all of CT’s 169 towns in 34 days to raise awareness and money for the CT chapter of Medals4Mettle. Image Credit: EyeEm Mobile GmbH / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: Not Invited
A controversial decision made by Governor Lamont is still not sitting well with many. Governor Lamont vetoed House Bill 5002 and is planning a special session in the next few weeks to create a better piece of legislation that works better for all of the state with potentially more bi-partisan support. But regardless of the…