Russ Hackmann explains the first of “The Big 6 Retirement Risks” – market risk. It’s critcial now, and what can you do about it without earning zero in the bank? Image Credit: William_Potter / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: Crack down on fentanyl
1. Governor Lamont did his bi-weekly chat discussing emergency powers, covid data and efforts to crack down on fentanyl. ((00:10))2. Senate Republicans have proposed new ways to tackle fentanyl use in our state. Senator Kelly explains. ((11:53))3. Speaking about fentanyl, what can be addressed on the national level about fentanyl? Congressman Himes gives his input.…
Melissa in the Morning: Tackling Mental Health
1. Senate Republicans are proposing ways to better address the mental health crisis in our state. Senator Tony Hwang led the way in this effort and shared the biggest takeaways. 2. Senator Blumenthal went on a tour of a Danbury prison to check on covid conditions and staffing shortages. But he was blocked from several sections…why?3.…
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: A Third Patry Candidate for Governor
On Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul spoke with former Stonington First Selectman Mike Urgo about his role in finding a third-party candidate to run for governor this coming November (0:45). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso chimed in on possible third-party candidates (13:28). Southern Connecticut State University Political Science Prof. Jonathan Wharton…
Melissa in the Morning: The Stealth Omicron
Dr. Browne addresses the latest variant…cousin? The stealth omicron variant has been detected in Connecticut and we get the latest on that. Plus, we talked about government data on covid patients and positive tests. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: Jessica Darrow
Jessica Darrow voices the character Luisa in the hit animated Disney movie, Encanto. The movie released into theaters in November, but since streaming on Disney+, millions of women have taken to social media admiring the character and her hit song in the movie, “Surface Pressure.” Jess told us about landing the job, working through the…
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Will Republicans Move On From Donald Trump?
On Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, Paul chatted with former George W. Bush White House official Jean Card on the continued Republican allegiance to former President Donald Trump and a riff developing in the Senate (0:32). Retired Connecticut Superior Court Judge and current Quinnipiac University Law School Professor Angela Robinson talked about the announced…
WICC Pet of The Week
Joanie is a one year old year old black and white pig! Joanie is not a smooth hair piggie, she has fluffy hair and is referred to as a teddy bear pig. Joanie came to the humane society with about 18 family members and most have gone home. Along with Joanie there are 10 additional…
Melissa in the Morning: Common Social Security Questions
1. Social Security field offices in southern Connecticut don’t appear likely to open until March 30 or later. That means getting good information on even the most commonly asked questions isn’t available. Webster Phillips with the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare answers your questions. ((00:10)) 2. The Holiday Inn is up for…
Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Are There More Problem Gamblers?
On Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli, we spoke with Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling Executive Director Diana Goode on whether or not online sports and casino gambling is creating more problem gamblers (0:36). University of New Haven Associate Professor Dr. Matthew Schmidt talked about the current standoff between the U.S. and Russia involving Ukraine…