Connecticut Today With Paul Pacelli: Too Much Tint?

Connecticut Today With Paul Pacelli: Too Much Tint?

Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” featured news of a proposed bill in Hartford to put new limits on window tinting allowed on Connecticut vehicles (0:36). Wallingford/Middlefield GOP State Rep. Craig Fishbein chatted with us about Gov. Ned Lamont’s latest gun safety proposals (12:29). SCSU Associate Professor of Political science and Urban Affairs Dr. Jonathan Wharton talked about…

Melissa in the Morning: The Blunt Truth

Melissa in the Morning: The Blunt Truth

New year, new rules: we dive into the rollout of retail marijuana sales in CT. Joining the show for the first time was Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle Seagull. ((00:00)) Actress Tori Spelling shared that her daughter suffered from a hemiplegic migraine. We asked a migraine specialist what this rare condition is and learned…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Better Mall Security?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Better Mall Security?

Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli talked about ongoing concerns regarding security at the Trumbull Mall (0:29). Trumbull GOP State Rep. David Rutigliano explained new Republican concerns about recreational marijuana sales in Connecticut (11:44). Heritage Foundation immigration analyst Mark Morgan joined us to chat about ongoing problems at the U.S. Southern Border (22:34). Image Credit:…

Melissa in the Morning: Free Radon Testing

Melissa in the Morning: Free Radon Testing

Stratford Health Department is offering free radon test kits. We find out why now and the impact radon exposure can have on the human body. ((00:00)) After an abrupt and unexpected exit by Bridgeport’s former superintendent, we met the woman who stepped up to be the current interim super. Alyshia Perrin stopped by to talk…

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

Lola! She is a 4-year-old Cane Corso mix.  Lola came to the shelter to be spayed for another rescue partner.  Once this small horse like creature walked in, staff loved her!  So majestic and beautiful. But don’t let her looks be deceiving she can be a goofball when she gets to know you! Due to…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: More Proposed Gun Laws?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: More Proposed Gun Laws?

Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli focused on some proposed new gun laws from Gov. Ned Lamont(0:32), as we welcomed Connecticut Citizens Defense League President Holly Sullivan with her perspective. (11:32). Dr. Deborah Dash Moore, editor-in- chief of the Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization, talked about the online repository as we approach this…

Melissa in the Morning: Sleeping Patterns

Melissa in the Morning: Sleeping Patterns

Sleep Foundation recently released a survey finding that melatonin web searches increased by 36% during the winter months. We spoke with Dr. Steven Thau about sleeping patterns and the effects of melatonin on people. ((00:00)) Pepperidge Farm announced its headquarters is leaving Norwalk. The Connecticut staple leaving has rocked our business community and we get…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Dog Breed Politics In Hartford?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Dog Breed Politics In Hartford?

Monday’s “Connecticut Today” featured a vibrant discussion about whether or not home insurance companies operating in Connecticut can deny or raise rates on liability coverage based on a breed of dog that may reside in a particular home (0:42). Quinnipiac University School of Law Tax Clinic Director Sara Spodick talked about Day One of the…

Melissa in the Morning: Lead Poisoning Standards

Melissa in the Morning: Lead Poisoning Standards

Starting in 2023, Connecticut raised its standards for lead-based paint and lead piping in older homes. State Rep. Jonathan Steinberg was chair of the Public Health Committee when the legislation was approved last year. What does it mean and how should homeowners report potential exposure? ((00:00)) Governor Lamont is set to outline his proposals surrounding…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Lowering Firefighter Standards?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Lowering Firefighter Standards?

Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli looked at a proposed bill to lower the physical strength requirements for new female firefighters in the state (0:26). Litchfield County GOP State Rep. Karen Reddington-Hughes chatted with us about the continued push to allow limited bear hunting in Connecticut (13:11). University of New Haven Professor Dr. Howard Stoffer…