Some schools in Bridgeport are showing very low test scores, high absenteeism rates and overcrowded classrooms. How is that possible that we have schools performing so poorly in Connecticut in 2023? Fran Rabinowitz, executive director of CT Association of Public School Superintendents, comments on this reality. And Fran agreed with Melissa about bringing CPR training…
Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli wrapped up the week taking a look at some potential plans for early voting in Connecticut (0:28). Fairfield GOP State Sen. Tony Hwang talked about the proposed installation of sound barriers along some Connecticut highways (12:46). Operation Fuel Executive Director Brenda Watson updated her organization’s assistance pause (21:11). Image…
If you’ve got 10 minutes, we will give you Connecticut. This week’s CT news is about legislative proposals to regulate social media, rent caps, and early voting. We hear from philanthropist Toni Boucher. Dr. Mary Jane Minkin urges us to take estrogen during menopause. Authors James Campbell on Madoff, and James B. Stewart on Sumner…
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We got a check-in with the Department of Transportation. Josh Morgan talked about I-95 and Merritt Parkway concerns as well as the possibility of re-testing people for their driver’s license. ((00:00)) We met celebrity Disney artist, Brian Blackmore. Brian has created artwork at the theme parks and Disney properties for the last 29 years. Originally…
Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli wondered if a recently-passed law aimed at catalytic converter theft is working (0:30). GOP State Rep. Holly Cheeseman joined us to talk about a push to eliminate Connecticut’s new “truck tax” (9:39). Finally, Heritage Foundation Nuclear Deterrence and Missile Defense analyst Patty-Jane Geller updated the current state of U.S.-Russia…
Former CT State Senator Toni Boucher gives generously to UConn Business School in honor of her late husband Bud Boucher. This is the largest gift in the history of the business school. Toni wants to help create the next generation of entrepreneurs in CT. Giving back on Giving Day. Image Credit: cunparis / iStock /…
We are hearing that infectious diseases will be on the rise inhe next couple of weeks in Turkey and Syria following the earthquake this month. Dr. Browne explains why and how the aftermath matters to the US. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
Human trafficking is one of the Department of Justice’s top priorities. Here in Connecticut, it’s a huge problem that’s not publicly talked about enough. Jamie Manirakiza with Partnership to End Human Trafficking shares a snapshot of the issue in our state and how officials are working to combat it. ((00:00)) Some 16 million people struggle…
We featured exemplary individuals who are inspiring Connecticut and the world. In honor of Black History Month, we found Connecticut natives who deserve to be honored and highlighted: 1. Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities2. Colonel Adele Hodges ((13:41))3. Aaron Johnson with the Narrative Project ((30:11))4. Brad Rumble — Zabbai ((44:13))5. Dr. Camelia Lawrence ((01:01:01))…