Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Disrespecting Connecticut’s Constitution

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Disrespecting Connecticut’s Constitution

On Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul talked about another attempt by some members of the General Assembly to disregard Connecticut’s Constitution regarding absentee ballot use (0:31). American Cancer Society Director of Government Relations Bryte Johnson offered his opinion on anticipated failure of Connecticut to use its share of the tobacco settlement fund for…

Melissa in the Morning: Canary in the Coal Mine

Melissa in the Morning: Canary in the Coal Mine

1. Before the “canary in the coal mine” became a saying, canaries were actually used in the coal mines of Britain as living and breathing gas detectors. We learned about the history of this saying in Science you may not know. ((00:10))2. Tomorrow is Fairfield County Giving Day. What you need to know and how…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Where’s My Handout?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Where’s My Handout?

On Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul had a few thoughts on a new state program that offers $1,000 worth of state help for electric vehicle customers (0:30). We also aired remarks from President Joe Biden on the developing situation in Ukraine (6:27), with analysis from University of New Haven International Affairs Professor and…

Melissa in the Morning: Understanding Narcan

Melissa in the Morning: Understanding Narcan

1. We continue the conversation about the war against fentanyl, but this time we focused on the use of narcan. Immediate Past President of the CT Pharmacists Association, Rob Picone, talked about naran doses, who needs access to it and explained the Good Samaritan Law. ((00:10))2. Senator Blumenthal co-sponsored a bill to put more protections…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Construction Contract Funny Business?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Construction Contract Funny Business?

On Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul chatted with Fairfield GOP State Rep. Laura Devlin (0:27) and former Bridgeport Democratic State Representative Chris Caruso about the current state school construction contract controversy (9:47). University of New Haven National Security and International Law Professor Dr. Robert Sanders commented on the situation in Ukraine (15:58), just…

Cooking with Claud: Scalloped Potatoes Remixed

Cooking with Claud: Scalloped Potatoes Remixed

INGREDIENTS:1. Potatoes2. 1 cup of onions3. 2 cloves of garlic4. 1/4 cup of butter5. 3/4 cup of all-purpose flour6. 2 cups of milk7. shredded cheese8. crumbled sausage Baking degrees: 350

Melissa in the Morning: Construction Financing Program Questions

Melissa in the Morning: Construction Financing Program Questions

1. Senate Republicans are seeking both a state audit and public hearing on the state’s school construction financing program. Sen. Kevin Kelly explains. ((00:10))2.  A plea for answers: we hear from the sisters of Brenda Lee Rawls about the case and what questions still stand two months later. ((13:22))3. A windy night led to thousands…