Melissa in the Morning: Justified Group Chat?

Melissa in the Morning: Justified Group Chat?

Since the news broke about a Signal group chat revealing sensitive military-operations details, there are questions about national security confidence. But more importantly, did the people in this chat simply get “lazy” handling important information through the use of a commercial app? We asked Rob Sanders, a legal and national security educator at the University…

Melissa in the Morning: Voter Participation

Melissa in the Morning: Voter Participation

How do we get people to show up and vote, especially for local and state elections. A new proposal up in Hartford looks at creating a task force to investigate why voter participation in Connecticut is so low and to offer pilot project opportunities to municipalities that want to participate in them. We got more…

Melissa in the Morning: Universal Childcare

Melissa in the Morning: Universal Childcare

According to state statistics reported in February, parents in our state spend an average of 27% of their income on care, more than anywhere in the country. The data also reveals average cost of childcare is $15,964 per child. Comptroller Sean Scanlon shared with us the push to fund universal early childcare for families but…

Melissa in the Morning: Identity Theft

Melissa in the Morning: Identity Theft

23andMe announced it filed for bankruptcy and hours following the announcement, our Attorney General called for residents who have used the platform to remove data immediately. It’s all to protect you and your private information. We wanted to talk about this case and in general, get advice on avoiding identity theft. We spoke with Kristen…

Melissa in the Morning: Hookah Lounge and ATV Ordinances

Melissa in the Morning: Hookah Lounge and ATV Ordinances

Here are two big issues in Bridgeport: issues surrounding Hookah lounges and after-hours clubs and the use of ATVs, especially on neighborhood roads. For more on the issues and what ordinances are now in effect to help serve as solutions, we spoke with Mayor Joe Ganim. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Attorney Ioannis Kaloidis

Melissa in the Morning: Attorney Ioannis Kaloidis

A Connecticut woman is being accused of holding her stepson captive for more than 20 years. Kimberly Sullivan is facing multiple charges including assault and kidnapping. A police investigation revealed the victim, now 32-years-old, had been “enduring prolonged abuse, starvation, severe neglect and inhumane treatment.” We spoke with Sullivan’s attorney, Ioannis Kaloidis, about the case…

Melissa in the Morning: Coach Conduct

Melissa in the Morning: Coach Conduct

Two basketball coaches are making national headlines, including UConn Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Dan Hurley. We talked to Glenn Lungarini, executive director of the CIAC, about both cases and key takeaways around having good sportsmanship from the top down. Image Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Melissa in the Morning: Education Spending Narrative

Melissa in the Morning: Education Spending Narrative

US Sen. Richard Blumenthal has pledged that the U.S. Senate will block President Trump’s attempt to eliminate the Department of Education at the federal level following his recent executive order. But some Connecticut lawmakers are pushing back saying that the majority party is shifting the focus from state investments education by blaming the federal government.…

Melissa in the Morning: Mysterious Leak?

Melissa in the Morning: Mysterious Leak?

Recently, DEEP was called into help in an investigation around high bacteria levels detected in Milford waters. There are concerns about how bacteria levels spiked and whether the tainted water will impact shellfish in the area. We spoke with Nisha Patel from the department about the investigation. Image Credit: Getty Images 

Melissa in the Morning: Training for Armed School Officers

Melissa in the Morning: Training for Armed School Officers

Is there enough training for armed security guards in Connecticut schools? A recent article highlights a lack of training for armed officers, differently than resource officers, and what led to a new bill to bolster the training for armed security in schools to add requirements like use of force and recognition of armed persons. We…