Melissa in the Morning: After the Veto

Melissa in the Morning: After the Veto

Governor Lamont decided to veto House Bill 5002, a massive housing bill meant to address our ongoing housing crisis in the state. Despite a special session to tackle the legislation in the fall, there is reaction to that veto still erupting across the state. We got perspective from Renee Dobos, CEO of Connecticut Housing Partners.…

Melissa in the Morning: Parties and Hotdogs

Melissa in the Morning: Parties and Hotdogs

‘Tis the season for barbeques and gatherings. We chat with infectious disease expert, Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health, about a new study looking at processed foods like hotdogs as well as health warnings before major social gatherings for the July Fourth holiday. IMAGE CREDIT: Griffin Hospital

Melissa in the Morning: More than a Rumor?

Melissa in the Morning: More than a Rumor?

Rumors are swirling around the Bridgeport Islanders? Sports analysts and hockey reporters have been saying the AHL team is in talks with Canada to possibly move by the 2026-27 season, despite being tied to a six-year contract with Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport. We asked Mayor Joe Ganim about the rumors and what consequences follow…

Melissa in the Morning: Expired Website

Melissa in the Morning: Expired Website

According to reports, the former Paier College is out of compliance with state rules after its closure in early May. The college was supposed to keep its website live for 12 months but if you click on the site, it says the domain expired. We spoke with Senator Henri Martin, Ranking Senator on the Higher…

Melissa in the Morning: DMV Commissioner

Melissa in the Morning: DMV Commissioner

Starting July first, new laws took effect in our state including reforms to Connecticut’s car towing system. We got more details about the reforms from DMV Commissioner Tony Guerrera. We also touched on the influx of residents requesting Real ID and addressed the ongoing texting scam tied to the DMV. For more information from DMV:…

Melissa in the Morning: Unruly Fans

Melissa in the Morning: Unruly Fans

We are seeing a lot of recent examples of unruly fans at Major League Baseball games. Unsportsmanlike conduct from fans and coaches has been an growing problem since the pandemic and our state has been working to combat it. We checked in with CIAC Executive Director, Glenn Lungarini, to talk about the issue and how…

Melissa in the Morning: Shelton Updates

Melissa in the Morning: Shelton Updates

A state grant will bring new housing to Shelton. Governor Lamont announced that $2.9 million in funding would go to remediate two properties on Canal Street in Shelton. Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti talked about these former industrial sites and the remediation process now. He also discussed his desire to create a regional special education school…

Melissa in the Morning: The $190 Million

Melissa in the Morning: The $190 Million

A recent CT Mirror article revealed that the Lamont Administration discovered around $190 million dollars in revenue after the budget passed last month. How can this happen and what happens with that extra money now? We asked House Minority Leader Vin Candelora. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: DOT Updates

Melissa in the Morning: DOT Updates

From proposed rail fares to a left lane rule, we checked in with Josh Morgan of the Connecticut Department of Transportation. We also talked about the latest with the sinkhole situation in Stratford. Image Credit: Melissa Sheketoff

Melissa in the Morning: Running for Governor?

Melissa in the Morning: Running for Governor?

Is another prominent Republican in our state thinking about running for governor? Hearst Media recently shared that Senator Ryan Fazio is weighing his options for a 2026 gubernatorial run. We spoke to him about it. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff