Ceci Maher joins Lisa Wexler to go over current controversial legislation. Image Credit: Zerbor / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: A Tipping Point?
Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli looked at a proposed bill eliminating the state’s so-called “subminimum wage” (0:27). Brookfield GOP State Sen. Steve Harding talked about a key environmental regulation bill being debated at the State Capitol (16:51). Economic analyst Dr. Nikolai Wenzel discussed President Biden’s proposed budget (26:44). Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: Fungus Among Us
A fungus that kills more than three out of ten people that it infects in U.S. healthcare facilities is spreading rapidly. The CDC is sounding an alarm bell about the fungus, a type of yeast called Candida auris. We asked Dr. Browne about this. Plus, the CDC says there’s an uptick in Group A Strep…
Melissa in the Morning: Governor Proposals
The governor has presented to recent proposed bills: 1) maternal health and 2) childcare options. We did a deep dive into both pieces of legislation with Governor Lamont. ((00:00)) UConn nation is erupting ahead of the men’s sweet 16 matchup tonight in Las Vegas. We spoke with local sports analyst, Rob Adams, about both men’s…
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: A Legislative Trick?
Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli highlighted a new push to implement statewide environmental policies (0:27). Connecticut Energy Marketers Association head Chris Herb weighed in on that issue as well (10:59). We also welcomed Todd Bensman, author of, “Overrun: How Joe Biden Unleashed the Greatest Border Crisis in U.S. History” (20:57). Image Credit: Getty Images
The Lisa Wexler Show – Senior Living
With all recent reports indicating CT’s growing senior population will encounter a care facility and staff shortage, CarePatrol CT’s Director, Chris Curran, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about how he’s able to find the best senior living options based on individual needs. Image Credit: monkeybusinessimages / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: Maternal Health
The governor recently proposed new legislation to better support expecting mothers in Connecticut. Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons testified in support of the bill and we spoke with her about it. Plus, she touched on affordable housing in the city with a new Pacific House location coming soon. ((00:00)) Bridgeport police are still investigating a deadly…
CT Humane Society Pet of the Week
Today I would like to talk about Amber one of our available dogs here at the shelter. Amber is a 6 month Shepard/pit-bull mix who is looking for her forever home. She is wary of new people but once she knows you she LOVES you. Whenever she sees one for her friends walk by she…
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Tone Deaf-101
On Tuesday, “Connecticut Today” host Paul Pacelli wondered about the timing and propriety of a constituent event by a pair of local legislators (0:29). We welcomed Quinnipiac University Law Professor Bill Dunlap to detail the possible arrest of former President Donald Trump on a so-called “hush money” allegation (8:19). Connecticut State Republican Party Chairman Ben…
Melissa in the Morning: Desmond’s Army
Desmond’s Army is an animal advocacy group fighting for justice and legislative change when it comes to animal cruelty. We spoke with the organization’s president, Zilla Cannamela, specifically about the case of two German Shepherds killed in Ridgefield last year. But also, we discussed loopholes in Connecticut laws protecting animals. ((00:00)) According to Axios, some…