Bear encounters continue to be a problem in Connecticut. Senator Steve Harding is a ranking senator on the Environmental Committee. He shared the current legislation being debated in Hartford and says he’s confident it will pass with bi-partisan support, that is IF it gets out of committee. ((00:00)) It takes a village to raise a…
Melissa in the Morning: Teacher Appreciation Week
We start the week looking at the teacher workforce here in Connecticut. Fran Rabinowitz, the executive director of the CT Association of Public School Superintendents, gave us a report card on teacher recruitment and retainment in the state. Plus, she gave us a picture of a teacher’s job in today’s world impacting people staying in…
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: A Change Is Coming
Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli talked about the state moving closer to “no-excuse” absentee ballots (0:17). We also chatted with www.OnlyInBridgeport.com blogger Lennie Grimaldi (12:33). Image Credit: Getty Images
The Lisa Wexler Show – Norwalk’s New Zoning Regulations
Diane Cece, Head of Eastern Norwalk Neighborhood Association, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss the current status of Norwalk’s zoning changes. Listen to learn how they may affect your neighborhood. Image Credit: Francesco Scatena / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: Puppy Mill Bills
Senator Richard Blumenthal has presented two bipartisan bills in an effort to eliminate puppy mills in the US. The problem? It’s not enough of a priority for lawmakers or even the everyday person. We hear the point of these bills and why the average American has no idea the scope of the problem. ((00:00)) Norwalk…
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: The Border Battle
Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli welcomed back nationally known immigration attorney Renata Castro to talk about the end of Title 42 at the U.S. Southern Border and the overall state of American immigration law (0:26). Hearst Connecticut Media columnist and Senior Editor Dan Haar (12:45). Image Credit: Reuters
The Lisa Wexler Show – Michael Friedman
Lisa Wexler interviews Michael Friedman, former Manager and Music Producer, who stood in the hurricane’s eye of America’s folk, rock & roll, and pop music industry during the late 60s through the early 80s. Between 1969 and 1973 Friedman photographed some of the most notable musicians of the time, but lost track of the negatives. They…
Melissa in the Morning: Getting Mom back to Work
A pair of Westport mothers left their corporate jobs for motherhood. Ever since, they teamed up and created a recruiting business to help moms get back into the workforce. Meet Runa and Jasmine of FoundHER and what prompted them to help other mothers. ((00:00)) Fire safety 101: We spoke with Bridgeport Fire Chief Lance Edwards…
CT Humane Society Pet of the Week
Meet one of our newest guests, Toast! He is a 1 year old Rat. He is white with grey and it’s hard to tell by the photo but he has curly hair! Did you know that rats are lively and intelligent rodents who make outstanding pets? They are highly trainable, and enjoy an enriched environment with…
Connecticut Today With Paul Pacelli: A Border Conundrum?
Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli welcomed Heritage Foundation immigration expert Simon Hankinson to chat about this Thursday’s impending end of Title 42 at the U.S. southern border (0:22). Paul also wondered if the U.S. needs a uniform, nationwide “adult age” (10:56). Image Credit: Reuters