Immigration Lawyer, Claudia Jasinsky Bernstein, Esq., joins Lisa Wexler to discuss immigration law in the face of people’s fears of being detained. Image Credit: MoleQL / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: Groundbreaking Discovery?
Yale scientists have discovered a promising way to trigger immune responses against certain tumors. The research, published in Science Signaling, offers new findings that could help improve therapies for certain aggressive cancers that are difficult to treat. Yale Dr. James Hansen is the senior researcher for this study and shared more details. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: Flesh Eating Bacteria?
There are reports about a rare bacteria infecting people in Australia and it leads to questions about water-based bacteria in general. We spoke with infectious disease Dr. Fred Browne about it. We also talked about tick-borne illnesses and measles outbreaks. Image Courtesy of Dr. Fred Browne
Melissa in the Morning: Justified Group Chat?
Since the news broke about a Signal group chat revealing sensitive military-operations details, there are questions about national security confidence. But more importantly, did the people in this chat simply get “lazy” handling important information through the use of a commercial app? We asked Rob Sanders, a legal and national security educator at the University…
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Can We Back Off A Little On Weed?
Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday’s mid-week chapter of “Connecticut Today” wondering if society, in general, is giving legal marijuana use too much leeway and creating a far bigger problem (00:41). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio dropped by to talk about a proposal gaining steam in Hartford to help boost public-sector union membership in Connecticut (15:44).…
The Lisa Wexler Show – PURA Prevails Again In Court
PURA Chair, Marissa Gillett joins Lisa Wexler to talk about winning the recent UI court case the utility filed against PURA’s decision and what this decision means for rate payers. Image Credit: michelangeloop / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: Voter Participation
How do we get people to show up and vote, especially for local and state elections. A new proposal up in Hartford looks at creating a task force to investigate why voter participation in Connecticut is so low and to offer pilot project opportunities to municipalities that want to participate in them. We got more…
Melissa in the Morning: Universal Childcare
According to state statistics reported in February, parents in our state spend an average of 27% of their income on care, more than anywhere in the country. The data also reveals average cost of childcare is $15,964 per child. Comptroller Sean Scanlon shared with us the push to fund universal early childcare for families but…
Melissa in the Morning: Identity Theft
23andMe announced it filed for bankruptcy and hours following the announcement, our Attorney General called for residents who have used the platform to remove data immediately. It’s all to protect you and your private information. We wanted to talk about this case and in general, get advice on avoiding identity theft. We spoke with Kristen…
Melissa in the Morning: Hookah Lounge and ATV Ordinances
Here are two big issues in Bridgeport: issues surrounding Hookah lounges and after-hours clubs and the use of ATVs, especially on neighborhood roads. For more on the issues and what ordinances are now in effect to help serve as solutions, we spoke with Mayor Joe Ganim. Image Credit: Getty Images