1. The Senate voted to pass a massive $1.5 trillion government funding bill that the president is expected to sign. However, money to help restaurants and the hospitality industry were left out. Congressman Jim Himes responds. ((00:10))2. Senate Republicans want the state gas tax suspended but not everyone agrees. Senator Kevin Kelly explains why it’s…
On Thursday’s “Connecticut Today,” host Paul Pacelli wondered why state lawmakers are being so quick to extend some Covid-related voting regulations for this coming November’s elections (0:39). GOP State Rep. Greg Howard joined us to chat about ongoing statewide criminal justice issues (8:56). Yankee Institute of Connecticut President Carol Platt Liebau talked about the latest…
Dr. Browne talks about the misconception of the word “booster” and the chances of needing another. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
1. Stop mentioning barrels of oil, what about using US resources to bring gas prices down? Senator Richard Blumenthal calls that an excellent question then explains why it comes down to the oil companies making that decision. ((00:10))2. With gas prices, inflation, the Russian attack and the fallout from covid, what is the future for…
On Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul wondered about the political “optics” of bonuses for state employees in an election year (0:39). Gasoline and oil analyst Mike Fox talked about the immediate future for local gasoline prices (11:14). GOP State Sen. Paul Cicarella checked in on the latest public safety hearing at the State…
1. Have you noticed speeding, erratic drivers across Connecticut? State police give us a report card on our highway safety and recruitment numbers. ((00:10))2. The prices at the pump continue to climb but how do you know you aren’t being duped? Attorney General William Tong shared with us what to do if you suspect price…
Lolo and her sister Penelope are beautiful long haired 6-year-old female cats. They came into our shelter together and must go home together. The previous owner said that when one would get nervous she’ll follow the other one around to gain some confidence and we definitely have seen this at the shelter! Lolo leads the…
On Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today,” host Paul Pacelli spoke with State House Republican leader Vin Candelora regarding Monday’s state contracting hearing (0:23). Southern Connecticut State University Professor Kevin Buterbaugh offered his thoughts on the current situation in Ukraine (11:09). Image Credit: Getty Images
1. It’s very rare but bird flu has been detected in Connecticut. We talked to the Commissioner of the Dept. of Agriculture, Bryan Hurlburt, about the recent issue. ((00:10))2. A new article looked at social media and the impacts it has on adults. Krista Carnes says depression and anxiety can be driven by overuse of…
On Monday’s “Connecticut Today,” host Paul Pacelli wondered why we’re suddenly making overtures to buy oil from dictators (0:32). University of New Haven Finance and Economics Instructor David Sacco chimed in on the controversy over whether or not to cut off Russian oil imports to the U.S. (9:23). Our military and intelligence analyst Brian Boyd…