CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Could A Democratic Socialist Defeat Gov. Ned Lamont?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Could A Democratic Socialist Defeat Gov. Ned Lamont?

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” wondering if a startling primary win in New York City earlier in the week should worry the Democratic Party establishment here in Connecticut and Governor Ned Lamont (00:45). Connecticut State Republican Party Chairman Ben Proto talked about the latest political news and a pair of controversial vetos…

Melissa in the Morning: “Republicans Need to Bring Solutions”

Melissa in the Morning: “Republicans Need to Bring Solutions”

Following the governor’s decision to veto House Bill 5002, addressing the housing crisis in Connecticut, Governor Lamont wants to hear from local officials, P&Z Commissions and both parties about better solutions to fix the bill. Specifically, he called out Republicans being at the table ahead of September’s special session ONLY if they bring solutions and…

Melissa in the Morning: Local Voice Matters

Melissa in the Morning: Local Voice Matters

We spoke with State Senator Tony Hwang about a major vote today with the CT Siting Council regarding proposed UI monopoles impacting Fairfield and Bridgeport. We also talked about the controversy surrounding a proposed sale of Aquarion Water Company to the Regional Water Authority. Image Credit: Drew Carrano

Melissa in the Morning: Dr. Browne is Back!

Melissa in the Morning: Dr. Browne is Back!

After two months away, we played catch up with show fan favorite, Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health. We talked about changes to vaccine recommendations as well as potential summer issues Connecticut residents should avoid involving insects, oysters or the water. IMAGE DETAILS: Dr. Fred Browne / Griffin Health

Melissa in the Morning: A Light at the End of the Tunnel?

Melissa in the Morning: A Light at the End of the Tunnel?

Bridgeport Public Schools has secured $74 million in state funding to construct a state-of-the-art special education center, the first of its kind in the state. This is just one of many good news headlines coming out of the city and we got a check-in with Dr. Royce Avery, Interim Superintendent of Schools, for all thing…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Are Local And National Democrats Lurching Left?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Are Local And National Democrats Lurching Left?

Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” wondering if an election result just a few miles away in New York City signals a major shift in the Democratic Party (00:43). Southern Connecticut State University Political Science and Urban Affairs Professor Dr. Jonathan Wharton joined us to talk about that Big Apple race, along with the…

Melissa in the Morning: After the Veto, Now What?

Melissa in the Morning: After the Veto, Now What?

This week, Governor Lamont decided to veto two pieces of legislation that passed both chambers during the 2025 session. Senate Bill 8 which would have provided benefits to striking workers after two weeks on the picket line and House Bill 5002 to address the ongoing housing crisis. We got his feedback about these decisions from…

Melissa in the Morning: NTSB Hearing

Melissa in the Morning: NTSB Hearing

The National Transportation Safety Board hosted a hearing to address a scary situation involving a door flying off a Boeing aircraft in 2024. Thankfully, no one died in this mid-air disaster but put a target on the backs of Boeing and the FAA. What went wrong and how can the problem be avoided in future?…