Senate Minority Leader Steve Harding has put forward a bill to give police more power in high-speed chases. Senator Harding explained the bill and issues with the current law blocking police from pursuing criminals. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: Problem Gambling
We have several schools competing in March Madness this year: UConn Men and Women’s, Yale Men’s and Fairfield University Women’s teams are all going for NCAA titles. It’s a good reminder about March Madness gambling in general. We spoke with Diana Goode of the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling. For more information: https://ccpg.org/ Image Credit: Getty…
Melissa in the Morning: Health Agency Funding
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal is pushing to restore funding for federal health agencies, especially since the recent outbreaks of bird flu cases nationwide. Find out about the issues happening with job cuts for agencies like CDC and its impact on best tackling outbreaks like avian flu. Image Credit: Reuters
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – It’s Time For A Controlled Bear Hunt In Connecticut
HeadlinerEmbed Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday’s mid-week edition of “Connecticut Today” with new numbers from state scientists regarding interactions between bears and humans in Connecticut in 2024 (00:41). Connecticut Energy Marketers Association head Chris Herb explained a growing push to amend the Connecticut State Constitution for “environmental rights” (14:42). Hearst Connecticut Media senior editor and…
The Lisa Wexler Show – How These Zoning Bills Will Change Your Town
CT 169 Strong founders, Alexis Harrison & Maria Weingarten, join Lisa Wexler to give an update on what language in current zoning bills would change your town as you know it. Image Credit: Francesco Scatena / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: CT Catholics and Jews Outraged
Are local politics overshadowing a very holy time for Christians and Jews? That’s what some are saying about the state representative seat for the 113th district covering Shelton. We pulled back the lens on this issue with Chris Healey, the Executive Director of the Connecticut Catholic Conference. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: Animal Cruelty
24 dogs were seized from a Connecticut property and a 28-year-old woman is now facing animal cruelty charges. The accusations against Sarah Smolak are pretty horrific, but what I find fascinating is after her arrest this week, it seemed like she had been on the radar for many animal advocacy groups, including Desmond’s Army. We…
Melissa in the Morning: Springtime Scams
From home improvement projects to filing your taxes and finding a job, ‘tis the season for springtime scams. Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection shared some tips to avoid fraudsters and getting duped this season. IMAGE CREDIT: Eric Urbanowicz
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Blatant Arrogance From The Majority?
Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Tuesday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” with his thoughts on a Connecticut Mirror op-ed posted by Democratic State Senate leaders, reacting to recent statements from a GOP State Senate member (00:45), while State Senate GOP Leader Steve Harding offered his thoughts on that Democratic op-ed as well (14:52). Yankee Institute blogger…
The Lisa Wexler Show – How Medicaid Cuts Would Affect Connecticut Residents
Comptroller Sean Scanlon joins Lisa Wexler to talk about how congressional budget cuts and policy changes affect Medicaid and how CT is responding. Image Credit: designer491 / iStock / Getty Images Plus