Jennifer Merenda, Bridgeport Animal Control’s Chief Animal Control Officer joins Lisa Wexler to discuss why so many animals in Connecticut need homes. Image Credit: Andyborodaty / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa In The Morning: Connecticut’s Secret Out Of The Bag?
The Norwalk Independent Party Chair is getting involved in the Bridgeport mayoral race saga. We spoke with Lisa Brinton about her choice to endorse John Gomes and what she wants to see at the state level with voting changes. (0:00) The US Secret Service has University of Hartford on their recruitment radar for the first…
Melissa In The Morning: The Effect Of Drugs On A Pregnancy
Taking antidepressants like Prozac while pregnant can hinder a child’s brain development and possibly cause mental disorders later in life. That’s the findings in a new study published last week in the journal Nature Communications. Experts say antidepressants that raise serotonin levels can influence how the brain learns and adjusts. How accurate is this study…
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Infringing On Landlords’ Rights?
Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli offered a few thoughts on a push at the State Capitol to possibly weaken the rights of landlords (00:25). GOP State Sen. Paul Cicarella talked about the current controversy involving school busses in Bridgeport (12:39), while Hearst Connecticut Media editor and columnist Dan Haar stopped by for his weekly…
The Lisa Wexler Show – UI’s Director Of Regulatory Affairs
Ted Novicki, UI’s Director of Regulatory Affairs, explains Connecticut’s Rate Adjustment Mechanism, part of the electric bill covering public policy programs that the legislature required UI to implement, which UI explains are out of UI’s control and only collaboration with the legislature could resolve any issues. Image Credit: Paolo Cordoni / iStock / Getty Images…
Melissa In The Morning: The Bother Of Banning A Book
More and more Connecticut residents are spreading their wings and becoming bird enthusiasts. Miley Bull from CT Audubon Society shared tips on feeding birds in your backyard and which birds to keep an eye out for in our state. (0:00) The Goshen Public Library’s Board of Directors is scheduled to meet to discuss the decision…
CT Humane Society Pet of the Week
Today’s Pet of the Week is going to be Nipsy! Here’s a bit about this sweet 5-year-old, domestic medium hair, neutered male: ~ I am a quiet and cuddly kitty. I would prefer a peaceful home.~ I want to live with adults with cat experience.~ I would prefer to be the only pet in the…
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Stop For The School Busses!
Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli started with a look at some disturbing stats regarding Bridgeport drivers who regularly pass stopped school busses (00:26). New State Senate GOP leader Stephen Harding of Brookfield stopped by to talk about his new post (14:04), while Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio offered her weekly Hartford update (27:16)…
Melissa In The Morning: Eyes Up, Phones Away
Should smartphones be eliminated in Connecticut classrooms? A pilot program to nix smartphones from certain middle schools, including in Stamford, is set to roll out next school year. Senator Ryan Fazio is behind that move and explains what lawmakers are looking to accomplish. (0:00) We do a deep dive into absentee balloting with CT Mirror…
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – More Gun Violence Hypocrisy
Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli opened with more of Paul’s thoughts on the recent shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration (00:35). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso checked in with his weekly update (13:04), and we talked rock-n-roll with David Hamilton Golland, author of, “Livin’ Just to Find Emotion: Journey…