Melissa in the Morning: Measles Vaccines

Melissa in the Morning: Measles Vaccines

This week, the CDC made changes to its measles vaccination guidance for travelers. The agency says any American with plans to travel abroad should speak with their doctor at least six weeks before their trip if they aren’t sure whether they’re up to date on their vaccines. The change comes as we see more upticks…

Melissa in the Morning: Bus Passing Crackdown

Melissa in the Morning: Bus Passing Crackdown

A piece of legislation is being debated in Hartford to increase penalties for drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses in our state. It also looks at municipalities getting the ability to handle the issue locally with programs like BusPatrol America. The national company installs cameras on a fleet of buses in a district to…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Moving Forward On School Bus Safety?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Moving Forward On School Bus Safety?

Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli looked at an update from the State Capitol on the possible use of video technology to increase school bus safety in cities and towns (00:44). Quinnipiac University Cybersecurity Program Director Dr. Fred Scholl talked about the possibility of the TikTok app being banned in the U.S. and its…

Melissa in the Morning: Dress for Success

Melissa in the Morning: Dress for Success

Women are slowly making their way back to the working world after the pandemic kept so many at home with their kids. But just landing the job isn’t always enough to successfully transition to the workforce. We did a deep dive into a local non-profit supporting women with clothing. Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County Program…

Melissa in the Morning: Party of Logic?

Melissa in the Morning: Party of Logic?

The storyline continues to show that Democrats want an electric vehicle mandate; Republicans do not. But are Connecticut lawmakers really that black and white over the issue? And are lawmakers looking at the whole picture, especially recent reports on the concerns coming from auto industry experts and EV owners? We had a deeper conversation about…

Melissa in the Morning: Patient Safety

Melissa in the Morning: Patient Safety

This week is Patient Safety Awareness Week and we wanted to tackle the importance of patient safety at hospitals in Connecticut. How do we know a facility prioritizes patient safety and how do we recognize good patient care, especially if you’ve never had a procedure done before? In a 2023 report from The Leapfrog Group,…

Melissa in the Morning: Electric Vehicles and Farmers

Melissa in the Morning: Electric Vehicles and Farmers

There have been a lot of concerns surrounding an electric vehicle mandate in Connecticut. And while lawmakers have hit the pause button for now, the idea is hardly off the table. Despite many reasons for delaying the roll-out of EV’s and elimination of gas-powered vehicle sales, we haven’t really talked about the negative impact of…

Melissa in the Morning: Getting our Nutrition in Check

Melissa in the Morning: Getting our Nutrition in Check

March is National Nutrition Month and a lot of us don’t realize how important it is to prioritize our nutritional habits. Just check out the CDC website when it comes to poor nutrition statistics. According to reports, in the United States, 20% of young people aged 2 to 19 years and 42% of adults struggle…

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

Today’s Pet of the Week is Emily. Emily is a 4-year-old spayed female. She’s an all-black, domestic shorthair, and she is so sweet! She had been found as a stray and brought to CHS back in January. While she’s waiting for her new family, she’s staying in a foster home!  ~ I am a calm,…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Where Are The Election Integrity Proposals?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Where Are The Election Integrity Proposals?

Host Paul Pacelli kicked-off Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” wondering where all the promised election law upgrades are – in the wake of the Bridgeport mess – as we hit the midpoint of the current legislative session (00:32). State House GOP leader Vin Candelora talked about a proposed “road map” to an electric vehicle mandate in Connecticut…