After a recently publicized ICE arrest in Danbury, “Connecticut Today” host Paul Pacelli started Tuesday’s show talking about whether or not ICE agents should be allowed to continue wearing masks during their raids (00:42). Shelton GOP State Sen. Jason Perillo joined us to talk about a relative lack of information from the State Department of…
MacKenzie Trupp, doctoral candidate at the University of Vienna, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about her research in how viewing art can help mental health outcomes. Image Credit: shironosov / iStock / Getty Images Plus
A new report shows Governor Lamont ranks sixth among all governors nationwide with a 63% approval rating in a recent poll. What are the chances Governor Lamont wins if he decides to run for a third term? Dr. Trish Crouse is a professor in the Political Science department at University of New Haven and joined…
Why are the numbers changing for Merritt Parkway exits?! We learned it’s not just that highway in the state; it’s not just Connecticut highways changing the numbers either! We got the explanation from Department of Transportation’s Josh Morgan. To see the new exit numbers: https://portal.ct.gov/dot/ctdot-press-releases/2024/replacement-of-highway-sign-and-sign-supports-along-ct-15-wilbur-cross-parkway-merritt-parkway?language=en_US Image Credit: Melissa Sheketoff
Hot car deaths are the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related fatalities for kids 14 and under nationwide. That’s why NHTSA and the ad council continue pushing campaigns to help families avoid these tragedies. We spoke with NHTSA Highway Safety Specialist Laura Dunn. For more information: NHTSA.gov/heatstroke Image Credit: Getty Images
The Stamford Education Association has formally filed a complaint citing serious breaches of professional ethics by the Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Tamu Lucero. We asked John Corcoran, SEA President, about this. Image Credit: Getty Images
Host Paul Pacelli kicked off a new week on “Connecticut Today” with former GOP State Sen. John McKinney on the current Connecticut political scene, next year’s race for Governor, and some sniping among state Democrats (00:40). American Commitment President Phil Kerpen discussed his views on the state of the U.S. economy (10:34). Paul also had…
Lisa Wexler answers questions about never receiving an inheritance from a parent, and protracted litigation that can deplete the estate, what a recorder’s office is and where to find it in your town. And open information vs. privacy interests and the balance of judicial interests. Image Credit: Liudmila Chernetska / iStock / Getty Images Plus
A new app just launched helping non-profits receive the goods they need and donors feel more confident in where their dollars are going. It’s called Shopping Anyway and it was created by Milford couple, Christina and Buddy Prete. We learned all about the app set to make a monumental difference for everyone involved! For more…
The Connecticut Insurance Department will hold a hybrid public informational meeting on Monday, August 18th to discuss the 2026 health insurance rate filings submitted by seven health insurers. The requested rates apply to individual and small group plans offered both on and off the state-sponsored exchange, Access Health CT. We spoke with Senator Tony Hwang.…