Melissa In The Morning: On The Docket

Melissa In The Morning: On The Docket

Should Connecticut adopt an electric vehicle mandate? We ask auto expert, Paul Miller, about the findings from automakers and dealerships here and across the country. (0:00) Should Connecticut expand the paid sick leave program to all companies, no matter how many employees are on the team? It may sound like a slam dunk idea but…

Melissa In The Morning: Bi-Partisan For Heart

Melissa In The Morning: Bi-Partisan For Heart

The Hometown Foundation, Inc. is a national, non-profit charitable organization committed to raising money to support a broad range of programs that meet community needs, including emergency response personnel. This year, we found an entry very close to home at the top of the list for the foundation’s K9 grant. We met Easton police officer…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Talking Nonsense About Guns

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Talking Nonsense About Guns

Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli updated the latest on the investigation into a shooting that took place during the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl celebration the day before (00:32). Connecticut Catholic Conference Executive Director Chris Healy joined us to talk about legislative initiatives for the new General Assembly session concerning transgender issues (12:25),…

Melissa In The Morning: Another Victory Parade Shooting

Melissa In The Morning: Another Victory Parade Shooting

It’s the third time in about a year; a shooting during a victory parade for a professional sports team. Kansas City Chiefs had their parade this week and gunfire erupted in the crowd killing one person and injuring dozens. Gary MacNamara joined the show to talk about attending these events and whether these sports parades…

Melissa In The Morning: Measles And Alaskapox

Melissa In The Morning: Measles And Alaskapox

Melissa spoke to Dr. Browne of Griffin Health about a multitude of topics. Some of which include the return of diseases like the measles and bubonic plague, as well as a new disease that recently claimed the life of an elderly man, Alaskapox. They also talked about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention easing…

The Lisa Wexler Show – Dams: Connecticut Relics That Need Removal

The Lisa Wexler Show – Dams: Connecticut Relics That Need Removal

Senior Director of Engagement of Trout Unlimited, Jeffrey Yates, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about current and future projects and advocacy to restore CT’s rivers through habitat restoration. Image Credit: stockphoto52 / iStock / Getty Images Plus

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – A Public Utility Battle

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – A Public Utility Battle

Wednesday’s midweek “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured Hearst Connecticut Media editor and columnist Dan Haar talking about the possible sale of a state utility company that’s currently embroiled in a legal battle (00:28). We were also joined by national law enforcement expert Lance LoRusso on the latest issues affecting local police officers (12:56) Image…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – More And More Clues Missed … Again

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – More And More Clues Missed … Again

Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” kicked off with host Paul Pacelli’s thoughts on a recent church shooting in Texas (00:22). Commuter advocate Jim Cameron dropped by with an interesting thought and observation on school transportation (13:12), while Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio joined us for her weekly update (23:22) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus