Twice in one week there have been unauthorized events held at Seaside Park that have gotten out of hand. Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim stopped by with a message to crack down on these issues and remind the public about city rules ahead of summertime. ((00:00)) We’ve seen an uptick of poser delivery drivers attacking homeowners…
Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli looked at a controversy regarding a recent “unsanctioned” car show at Bridgeport’s Seaside Park (0:36). Connecticut Energy Marketers Association head Chris Herb briefed us on a proposed bill allowing a state commissioner to set broad environmental policy without legislative approval (10:22). Commuter advocate Jim Cameron talked about the implementation…
Investopedia Editor-in-Chief, Caleb Silver, joins Lisa Wexler to discuss what the Pink Tax is, why it’s still here, and what to do about it? Image Credit: Firn / iStock / Getty Images Plus
April is Alcohol Awareness Month and statistics show hundreds of millions of people have had alcohol in their lifetime, starting at age 12! Julius Dudics talks about societal norms with alcohol consumption and how to identify if you have a problem. ((00:00)) LIGHTS OUT! A Ridgefield company is challenging other businesses to turn the lights…
Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli started with a discussion about the latest U.S. military intelligence breach by a young Massachusetts Air National Guardsman (0:25). Attorney and author Thomas Weaver joined us to chat about his new book, “The Electoral College: A Biography of America’s Peculiar Creation Through the Eyes of the People Who Shaped…
Lisa Wexler answers a question for LISA ON THE LAW about what visitation rights grandparents have, which vary by state. What are the CT state laws? What determines grandparent status according to the law? What are the 2 factors that allow grandparent visitation rights? #visitationrights #grandparentsrights #grandparentguardianship Image Credit: William_Potter / iStock / Getty Images…
A Connecticut-based non-profit is 70 this year! We learned all about Ability Beyond and how it has supported thousands of Connecticut residents dealing with a disability access services and resources. ((00:00)) April is Financial Literacy Month. Inflation, interest rates, savings and budgeting are everyday topics for adults. But most kids and teens have no idea…
Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz joins Lisa Wexler to discuss women’s rights heading to the Supreme Court, CT’s affordable housing bills, and DEEP’s need for lifeguards and seasonal workers now that summer is upon us. Image Credit: Nathan McDaniel / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Stew and Kim Leonard of Stew Leonard’s gave us all the details behind the new Stewie the Duck Swim School. It’s opening this June (0:00)! Lithium-ion batteries continue to be a concern with technology fires. But one Connecticut company has the solution to the problem. Rodger Mort of PACT invented Thermo Shield. What is it…
Cindy Iodice is the founder of the Flagman Safety campaign promoting safety on our highways. She is presenting a pilot presentation to all Fairfield public schools about being active passengers in the car (0:00). Senator Blumenthal gave us a health update following his fall and surgery on his femur. We also spoke about a drug…