Connecticut Democratic U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal joins LIsa Wexler to talk about the government shutdown latest and why it’s necessary to pass an A.I. chatbot bill that imposes criminal penaltiesImage Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Is The Modern-Day Democratic Party Broken?
Host Paul Pacelli ushered in a new week on “Connecticut Today” wondering if the present-day Democratic Party is straying too far from the common sense principles and message that anchored it for so many decades (00:28). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio joined us to chat about her latest column highlighting large amounts of self-approved overtime…
Melissa in the Morning: Faces of Freedom
November is National Veterans Month; a time to honor both the service of veterans and the sacrifices of their families. Recently, I was introduced to Walter Schuppe, who is the founder of Faces of Freedom. This project preserves and archives the personal histories and images of U.S. military veterans and Holocaust survivors. For more information: https://www.facesoffreedom.us/…
Melissa in the Morning: Norwalk Mayor-Elect
We knew last year when Mayor Harry Rilling would not run for reelection, Norwalk’s mayoral race and seeing an open seat for the first time in a long time was a race to watch. Based on unofficial results, Barbara Smyth is the mayor-elect for the city of Norwalk. We learned more about her vision for…
Melissa in the Morning: Stamford Mayor
It was a bit of a no-brainer in Stamford. Voters re-elected Mayor Caroline Simmons for another term in office. According to unofficial results, Mayor Simmons captured just over two-thirds of the vote. We spoke with her about her win and continued plans for the city. Image Credit: Dee Ortiz
Melissa in the Morning: Milford Mayor-Elect
A major flip from Republican leadership to Democratic leadership happened in the city of Milford. We spoke with Mayor-elect Rich Smith about his win and plans for the city. Image Credit: Eric Urbanowicz
Melissa in the Morning: Stratford Mayor-Elect
It is arguably one of the biggest upsets in Connecticut’s local elections: the Stratford mayoral race. We spoke with Mayor-elect David Chess after his victory and learned his vision for Stratford. Image Credit: Eric Urbanowicz
Melissa in the Morning: Monroe First Selectman
Following Election Day 2025, we spoke with Monroe First Selectman Terry Rooney, winning his reelection bid serving his 2nd term in office. Image Credit: Melissa Sheketoff
Melissa in the Morning: Shelton Mayor
Following Election Day 2025, we spoke with Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti, winning his reelection bid serving his 18th term in office! Image Credit: Dee Ortiz
The Lisa Wexler SHow – LISA ON THE LAW 11/3/25: Estate Admins, Late Estate Taxes, Living Trusts, Changing Wills, Joint Bank Accounts
Lisa Wexler takes audience questions about being an estate administrator when there is no will, what is an estate tax and when is it due, and can you get an extension? Living trusts vs. a will? Do wills have to change if the recipient of the special needs trust passes on? How to title bank…