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?
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
Melissa in the Morning: DCF Audit
A new DCF performance audit looked at the state department’s response to children missing from care. It identified internal control deficiencies, noncompliance with laws and a need for improvement in practices. The report looks at the fiscal years that ended June 30, 2021, 2022, and 2023. Senator Jason Perillo, Ranking Senator on the Committee on…
Melissa in the Morning: Business Scammers
A new report reveals the severe impact of business scammers who can steal hundreds of thousands of dollars in a flash without proper protection. Kristen Johnson of the Better Business Bureau serving Connecticut shared key takeaways from the report and tips to protect yourself. For more on this study: Business Scam Study
Melissa in the Morning: Immunity Deals
As the Raul Valle trial continues in Milford Superior Court, we asked our legal expert on the show about the case. We asked Attorney Bill Bloss, not involved in the case, about how immunity deals work and the impact of seeing so many young people taking the stand during the trial. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: Fallen Heroes Fund
Governor Lamont signed a bill into law dubbed the Fallen Heroes Fund. It’s an expansion of the Fallen Officer Fund, which provides survivor benefits to the families of fallen police officers. This modified law now expands its availability to include the families of all first responders, including firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics. Comptroller Sean Scanlon spearheaded…
Melissa in the Morning: Manresa Island Update
Norwalk is celebrating a major milestone for Manresa Island: the demolition of three 7.5-million-gallon steel oil tanks. The removal reportedly marks the first major physical step in transforming the abandoned and polluted industrial site into a vibrant community park, unlocking 76,000 square feet of new park space. We talked about it with Jessica Vonashek, executive…
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
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!
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