Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Another Trump Indictment

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Another Trump Indictment

A jam-packed Friday edition of “Connecticut Today” featured host Paul Pacelli diving into former President Donald Trump’s criminal indictment with an analysis from our midday host Erick Erickson (0:37). Fairfield GOP State Sen. Tony Hwang explained the new red light and speed camera law coming to Connecticut (9:25). We were joined by Wes Davis, author…

Cooking with Claud: Lemon Bars

Cooking with Claud: Lemon Bars

INGREDIENTS:2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup powdered sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch¾ cup of butter4 eggs (lightly beaten)1/5 cups granulated sugar¼ cup of half & half, light cream, skim milk (whatever you prefer)1 tablespoon of lemon peel (fresh preferred — can use lemon juice if needbe) Bake 350 degrees 18-20 minutes for crust

Melissa in the Morning: Budget Breakdown

Melissa in the Morning: Budget Breakdown

Senate Minority Leader Kevin Kelly came in studio to do a deeper dive into the two-year, 51-billion-dollar approved during this session. We talked about the tax cuts, the education investments and one thing that wasn’t snuck into the 832-page document…((00:00)) A groundbreaking today is paving a new future for Connecticut veterans at Homes for the…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: A Zoning Stalemate?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: A Zoning Stalemate?

Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli welcomed www.ct169strong.org spokesperson Maria Weingarten to chat about the last-minute zoning bill that was approved by the General Assembly (0:34). Heritage Foundation analyst Steven Bradbury gave us his thoughts on the Canadian wildfires (12:42). We welcomed www.OnlyInBridgeport.com blogger Lennie Grimaldi for his weekly update (20:46), while Paul had some thoughts on the just-concluded…

The Lisa Wexler Show – CII Senior Reporter Marc Fitch

The Lisa Wexler Show – CII Senior Reporter Marc Fitch

Dr. Christine M. Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW joins Lisa Wexler for Part 2 of CII Senior Reporter, Marc Fitch’s in-depth, eye-opening investigation on if the CT’s family court system is ignoring abuse. Image Credit: AndreyPopov / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa in the Morning: Breathing in Smoky Air

Melissa in the Morning: Breathing in Smoky Air

June has been a hard month to swallow…no seriously! The smoke in our atmosphere carrying over from wildfires in Canada is impacting people in Connecticut. But it’s not just people with breathing issues or of older age. Dr. Browne shares why kids need to be careful with too much outdoor exposure and also what kind…

Melissa in the Morning: Smoky Air Hurting Animals

Melissa in the Morning: Smoky Air Hurting Animals

The unhealthy air quality isn’t just impacting people, but also animals. We spoke with both Gregg Dancho of the Beardsley Zoo and Tom Anderson of CT Audubon Society about the smoky air impacting animals and birds. ((00:00)) A Trumbull native always wanted to be a professional baseball player. But after losing sight in one eye,…

Melissa in the Morning: Housing Bill Bust?

Melissa in the Morning: Housing Bill Bust?

The legislative session has officially ended and housing legislation didn’t see an awful lot of progress made. What good and not so good points came out of Senate Bill 998? Now that the state is out of it, can municipalities do more to step up and create workforce housing opportunities? Renee Dobis, CEO of Connecticut…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Here Come the Red Light and Speed Cameras

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Here Come the Red Light and Speed Cameras

Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli looked at a new bill allowing cities and towns to set up red light and speed cameras (0:28). Pastor Rodney Wade, senior pastor of the Long Hill Bible Church in Waterbury, discussed recent use-of-force issues involving the Waterbury Police Department (14:06). Hearst Connecticut editor and columnist Dan Haar…