PACT is a state program that pays for community college for Connecticut students. A new state law will now expand PACT to include students who are enrolled in a post high school transition program. State Senator Ceci Maher, who was instrumental in this legislative change, shares who will benefit from this and how much money…
It’s officially summer and Connecticut schools are out. And while students may be celebrating the break, being out of routine can be a huge challenge, especially for pre-teens. Shari Shapiro, Executive Director of Kids In Crisis, shares the challenges that local middle schoolers face this time of year and why there’s a great need for…
New research revealed the states most likely to develop a gambling addiction, with Connecticut ranking in the top ten. Data from gambling experts at RG analyzed the average number of monthly Google searches in each state for over 100 terms related to gambling addiction. Connecticut landed in ninth place. We spoke with Diana Goode, executive director of the…
We are just days away from the highly anticipated televised presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. We wanted to know if political discussion at the workplace is ever appropriate and if Connecticut has any laws on the books protecting free speech at work? Gary Phelan, employment attorney and law professor…
As the Paul Pacelli’s week of filling in on Melissa In The Morning comes to a close, Paul welcomed John Barrett, vice president of the Woodmont Amateur Radio Association, to the program. They talked about amateur radio as a whole as well as an upcoming event this weekend! Image Credit: Getty Images
Dr. Magna Dias, the Chair of Pediatrics at Yale School Of Medicine, joined Paul Pacelli on Melissa in the Morning to talk about how to keep your child safe as this heat wave continues to pound Connecticut. Image Credit: Getty Images
The Travelers Championship officiall tee’d off on Thursday, so it seems like a good time to bring in assistant professor of journalism in the School of Communications at Quinnipiac University, Nick A. Pietruszkiewicz, to talk to Paul Pacelli about the golf tournament, as well as what to expect if you’re going. Image Credit: USA TODAY…
Paul Pacelli welcomed Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal to Melissa In The Morning to talk about the latest with Boeing in terms of their mechanical issues and lawsuits. Image Credit: Reuters
Over the weekend, someone robbed a secret service agent at gun point. So to talk about it, Paul Pacelli welcomed Bobby McDonald from the University of New Haven to Melissa in the Morning to talk about it, as well as other stuff with the secret service. Image Credit: Getty Images
Paul Pacelli welcomed one his regulars in the afternoon, Dan Haar from Hearst CT Media, to Melissa In The Morning. They talked about Dan Hurley’s return to UConn and who will be fronting the bill. Image Credit: USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Connect