Fran Rabinowitz, Executive Director of CT Association of Public School Superintendents — Teacher shortages, applications and hiring processes. ((00:10)) Gary MacNamara, Chief/Executive Director of Public Safety & Government Affairs — Armed Guards and security on school campuses. ((13:53)) Jon Hipsher, the Chief Operating Officer from M & J Bus and the Vice President for the…
Governor Ned Lamont came on to answer listener questions. We spoke with him about schools and transportation, but we also touched on drug education in schools. What can be done about teaching students and families about fentanyl? ((00:10)) Republican candidate for Lt. Governor, Laura Devlin, also touched on drug education. We also spoke about Bob…
On Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, we talked about the passing of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II at 96 (0:27 ). University of New Haven History Professor Dr. Bradley Woodworth offered his perspective on the Queen’s legacy (8:53). Journal Inquirer of Manchester columnist Chris Powell stopped by to chat about the recent controversy at a…
Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” featured host Paul Pacelli wondering about Gov. Ned Lamont’s latest cross-endorsement for the November election and an apparent “deal” involved (0:28). Sacred Heart University Department of Government Chairman Dr. Gary Rose analyzed an apparent new tone from Bob Stefanowski’s gubernatorial campaign (11:05). Image Credit: Getty Images
Some districts are in worse shape than others when it comes to teacher shortages. Fran Rabinowitz gave us an update on what’s happening and also touched on the application process for retired teachers returning to the classroom and the standards for hiring processes. ((00:10)) A Connecticut mom used the loss of her daughter to bring…
Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli looked at the kidnapping and alleged murder of Tennessee teacher and mom Eliza Fletcher and wondered why the main suspect in the case – with a violent criminal past – was back on the street (0:25). We also aired remarks from Connecticut Attorney General William Tong on a class…
Armed guards at schools is a hot topic for several Connecticut districts. Gary MacNamara with Sacred Heart University is having a lot of the conversations and brought the topic to the morning show. ((00:10)) Working remotely? You may see a pay cut. Career strategist tells us why some companies are making that move and how…
Joe filled in again for Paul Pacelli on Connecticut Today. To start the show, Joe spoke with real estate agent Britany Goyen about the real estate market in Connecticut right now (0:00). Also Terry Cowgill from the CTNewsJunkie came on to talk about what’s going on with the Republican and if they’re shooting themselves in…
Congratulations to our unofficial grand prize winner, Robert Andersen! He caught a bluefish weighing in at 15.39 pounds, weighed in at Miller Place Bait & Tackle in Miller Place, NY. Here he is pictured with Thomas Smith who also placed in the Top 20. Image courtesy of Miller Place Bait & Tackle. Check out the…
Connecticut communities are rallying around a Shelton resident after his dog got out of the yard and is still missing. We spoke with the dog’s owner, Jason, and an administrator with the non-profit, CT Dog Gone Recovery. ((00:10)) Meet Republican candidate for Senate, Leora Levy. She touched on her campaign and specifically spoke about drug…