1. Governor Lamont stopped by to answer our latest state questions including zoning bills, pension troubles, state trooper numbers, carjacking situations and the gas tax. ((00:10))2. Governor Lamont’s $18 million in proposed funding to address domestic violence. Deb Greenwood of Center for Family Justice shares why this money is needed, especially after many were trapped…
Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” featured host Paul Pacelli highlighting another proposal in Hartford that could make prospective businesses avoid locating in Connecticut (0:30). We were joined by American University Professor Jane Hall, author of, “Politics and the Media: Intersections and New Directions” (9:08). Outgoing Greenwich Republican Town Chairman Dan Quigley talked about a controversial bill in…
Meet Peony, a 1 year old female rabbit! She is grey and white and weights just over 9 pounds! She is the size or more than a lot of cats we have at the shelter! Peony comes over to engage takes treats from your hands gentle and all around a sweet rabbit. She can probably…
1. We met Robbie and Frank Pack, a Fairfield couple who have spent the last 22 years doing mission trips to Ukraine. What they’re doing to help since the Russian invasion. ((00:10))2. The federal government is awarding over $500,000 to clean up lobster traps in Long Island Sound. We found out why this effort is…
On Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today,” host Paul Pacelli talked about a proposed bill targeting Connecticut landlords under the guise of energy efficiency (0:52). Yankee Institute of Connecticut President Carol Platt Liebau returned to the show to talk about a possible threat to the privacy of tax returns in Connecticut (8:52). Jeanne Mancini, president of the March…
1. After a Wallingford nursing home comes under fire, many want tips to detect and report elder abuse in facilities. Former district attorney, Paul Greenwood, shared ways to find a good place for your loved one and advocate for them. ((00:10)) 2. Kanye West is temporarily banned from Instagram. Regardless of drama, what does that…
On Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul wondered if the General Assembly will ever get serious about tax relief (0:36). We spoke with University of Tennessee Law Professor Benjamin Barton, author of, “The Credentialed Court: Inside the Cloistered, Elite World of American Justice” (12:23). Quinnipiac University School of Law professor and former Connecticut Superior…
1. A video released by famed Arnold Schwarzenegger has gone viral with the intent to inform the Russian people about the truth of Ukraine. University of New Haven professor of history, Brad Woodworth, returned to the show to talk about media silencing and the woes of reporting in Russia. ((00:10))2. A fourth elderly person was…
On Friday’s “Connecticut Today,” host Paul Pacelli chatted with Yankee Institute of Connecticut President Carol Platt Liebau regarding details of the latest Connecticut state employee contract proposal (0:24). Southern Connecticut State University Biology Professor Dr. Sarah Crawford updated us on the latest Covid-19 variant (12:01). Image Credit: Getty Images
1. Say Something Week: Teaching it to students and adults — State Rep. Mary Welander ((00:10))2. The holiday gas tax still hasn’t happened…why? State Senator Kevin Kelly says a vote could come next Wednesday. ((17:06))3. As we head into spring break season, how do we stay healthy post peak covid? Dr. Hussain talked to us…