CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

Our pet or pets of the week are Big Momma a 2 year old guinea pig and her baby Cleo who is 1 month old and stinking cute! They came to us as a group so you may see other siblings on the site who are also available. These two are pretty easy to handle…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Another Power Play In Hartford

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Another Power Play In Hartford

Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured comments from Paul on the previous day’s special General Assembly session at the State Capitol (0:25), as well as thoughts from Fairfield GOP State Sen. Tony Hwang (12:27). Economic researcher Dr. Thomas Hogan talked about the future of crypto currency regulation (27:14). Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: The Governor is Back

Melissa in the Morning: The Governor is Back

We had a lot of questions for Governor Lamont post election. We asked him about the special session, hero’s pay, covid vaccines and teacher retention. ((00:00)) It’s Giving Tuesday and this year, we featured a new non-profit called The Brighter Days Foundation. We met the executive director, Kara Dooley, about how her organization helps foster…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Easing The Electric Bill Bite?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Easing The Electric Bill Bite?

Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli featured State House GOP leader Vin Candelora on the General Assembly’s special session and rising electric bills (0:25), while Paul also had some thoughts on a controversial rebate proposal (12:48). Southern Methodist University professor and film critic Dr. Andrew Draper joined us to talk about the recent string…

Melissa in the Morning: Special Session

Melissa in the Morning: Special Session

This morning, lawmakers are heading into a special session to tackle the state gas tax extension, bus fares, home heating assistance programs and hero’s pay. Senator Tony Hwang shared his prediction for this session and what the future legislative session should look like in 2023. ((00:00)) A few months ago, 200 cats were found in…

Connecticut Today: The Holiday Struggles For Some Veterans

Connecticut Today: The Holiday Struggles For Some Veterans

Ed Sabatino filled in for Paul Pacelli on Connecticut Today and touched on a variety of items on this Thanksgiving Eve. First, Ed spoke to Mekdela, author “Plus Size: A Memoir of Pop Culture, Fatphobia and Social Change,” about the idea commenting on people’s weight, and why you shouldn’t (0:00). Penny Mishkin, retired Occupational Therapist…

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

CT Humane Society Pet of the Week

Today we have these 2 four month old male Rabbits!  They are almost identical but when you look at their noses Blinkin has a full mustache!!  They are always together nose to nose, which I love to watch how close and sweet they are. With that said they must go home together. They still have…

Melissa in the Morning: Thanksgiving Travel

Melissa in the Morning: Thanksgiving Travel

55 million people are traveling for Thanksgiving. AAA’s Fran Mayko shared the statistics about drivers, fliers and cruisers this holiday and gives travel tips to keep your cool. ((00:00)) A new report shows over 600 osprey nests have been recorded this year. That’s triple the number recorded in 2014. What does this mean for Connecticut?…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: What’s Up With The Working Families Party?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: What’s Up With The Working Families Party?

Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured a chat with New Haven Independent Editor Paul Bass on the influence of the Working Families Party in the last round of state elections (0:25). Paul also had some thoughts on a proposal to increase the state’s Citizens’ Election Program grant for a gubernatorial run to $12 million…