Melissa in the Morning: Comptroller Audit

Melissa in the Morning: Comptroller Audit

Comptroller Sean Scanlon shared the findings and recommendations of the audit surrounding of the Social Equity Council. For more information: https://osc.ct.gov/articles/comptroller-sean-scanlon-announces-findings-and-recommendations-from-social-equity-council-audit/ IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff

Melissa in the Morning: Juvenile Crime

Melissa in the Morning: Juvenile Crime

It’s no secret that Connecticut is seeing an alarming rate of fake school threats, most of them posted at the hands of young students. Do they understand the weight of their actions and should parents be held more accountable when these incidents happen? We asked UNH Criminal Justice Professor, Bill Carbone.  IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty…

Melissa in the Morning: The Wall that Heals

Melissa in the Morning: The Wall that Heals

 This week, there’s a wonderful opportunity to check out the Wall the Heals in Bridgeport, thanks to the Port 5 National Association of Naval Veterans. Brian Turco is the Executive Officer of Port 5 NANV and shared the significance of the traveling replicated Vietnam War Wall from DC being here in Connecticut. The Wall That…

Melissa in the Morning: AG on Success Village

Melissa in the Morning: AG on Success Village

For the first time, Attorney General William Tong addressed his part in attacking the Success Village complex between Bridgeport and Stratford. The attorney general spoke with us about his behind-the-scenes work and how his letter to bankruptcy court could have helped in a big way swaying the judge to toss a chapter 11 filing. IMAGE…

Melissa in the Morning: UConn Housing Crisis

Melissa in the Morning: UConn Housing Crisis

UConn upper classmen are reporting a major housing crisis across all five UConn campuses following a record number of incoming freshmen this year. We asked Senator Bob Duff about his talks with UConn’s president about this issue. Image Credit: Getty Images 

Melissa in the Morning: Manufacturing Jobs

Melissa in the Morning: Manufacturing Jobs

According to new state report, Connecticut’s unemployment rate dropped in August and July. State Republicans are specifically calling attention to manufacturing jobs and the struggle filling positions. We spoke to Connecticut’s Chief Manufacturing Officer, Paul Lavoie, to get a better understanding of the challenges filling manufacturing positions and how the state is tackling the problem.…

Melissa in the Morning: Make Your Voice Heard

Melissa in the Morning: Make Your Voice Heard

United Illuminating’s plans to install monopoles that will greatly impact Fairfield and Bridgeport. Because of House Bill 5507, The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) could have a stronger voice in decisions about where utilities infrastructure is placed. We spoke with First Selectman Bill Gerber about the call to action for residents. S end…

Melissa in the Morning: Emergency Room Security

Melissa in the Morning: Emergency Room Security

Connecticut is tied for seventh place in the entire country for longest emergency room visits. Research shows the average time people spend in the ER at Norwalk and Stamford Hospitals is more than three hours. But besides long waits, many residents are worried about ER security in the waiting area. We talked about how this…

Melissa in the Morning: CT School Threats

Melissa in the Morning: CT School Threats

Connecticut is experiencing an alarming rate of alleged school threats at the start of this new academic year. Why is that happening and how is the state responding? We spoke with Timothy Silva, Fusion Center Manager of the Connecticut Intelligence Center. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Supporting Student Athletes

Melissa in the Morning: Supporting Student Athletes

Fairfield County is navigating yet again another student athlete death. 16-year-old Elliot Kropf was described as an excellent student, a talented hockey player, and beloved by the New Canaan community. The New Canaan High School student died over the weekend after police say he was hit by a train. How can we better support student…