Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli opened with Paul’s thoughts on a new poll that should be a wake-up call for state Republicans (0:31). GOP State Senate Leader Kevin Kelly joined us to chat about the current tax and spending battle at the State Capitol (15:44). We also talked with Erika Ahern, associate editor…
Senator Chris Murphy joins Lisa Wexler to discuss why Americans are so lonely, his groundbreaking legislation, fight for parental controls for social media and announcing his reelection campaign. Image Credit: REUTERS/Mike Segar
Host Paul Pacelli kicked off a new week on “Connecticut Today” discussing remarks from a couple of lawmakers regarding the state’s growing black bear problem (0:23). University of New Haven Finance Instructor David Sacco talked about another bank collapse (17:55). Image Credit: Getty Images
We are down to about one month left before the 2023 legislative session wraps up. Senators James Maroney and Tony Hwang spoke about their biggest items they are working on right now:1. Senator Maroney explained the Baby Bond Bill and his hopes for advancing legislation on early childhood education. ((00:00)) Senator Tony Hwang spoke about…
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This week on Lisa on the Law, Lisa Wexler covers adoption questions for the first caller. How can you find a parent’s biological father if they were adopted? What are open birth records and do all states have them? What is a voluntary adoption registry? Also, is the birth father always on the birth certificate?…
Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli wrapped up the week wondering if the “No Labels” group will be able to get a line on Connecticut’s 2024 White House ballot (0:23). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso joined us in the 5 p.m. hour to chat about some of the week’s big stories (13:00). Image…
East Haven Mayor Joseph Carfora joins Lisa Wexler to discuss why he walked out of a recent meeting where a Tweed expansion project resolution was approved and the impact the expansion would have on East Haven, and the greater area. Image Credit: alice-photo / iStock / Getty Images Plus
This week, we focused on domestic violence in Connecticut: Deb Greenwood of the Center for Family Justice outlined the problem at hand and how organizations, like CFJ, are helping victims. ((00:00)) Amanda Posila spoke about the impact domestic violence has on children and the importance of programs like Camp Hope. ((13:10)) Angela Schlingheyde talked about…
Scam alert! The BBB is warning people about a potential vacation disaster: time share deception. Kristen Johnson shares why the fine print is important and finding the right exit company to partner with. ((00:00)) The Chick-Fil-A frenzy is back in Fairfield. First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick shared what changed in the plans since 2021. She also…