With just a few weeks left of the 2025 legislative session, lawmakers are very focused on passing a budget and the looming question about Medicaid costs. We did a deeper dive into these topics with News 8 political reporter, Mike Cerulli. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
In an effort to persuade lawmakers to focus on animal welfare bills this session, the Connecticut Humane Society went to the capitol and they brought furry friends too! We spoke with executive director of CHS, Jame Bias, about the bills being debated and the impact on rescue animals. Image Credit: Getty Images
A measure that would have imposed strict new rules on homeschooling in Connecticut will not be advancing in the state legislature. Leaders have confirmed that the section regulating homeschooling will not be part of a larger education bill. We spoke with Senator Jason Perillo, who is praising this decision. We also talked about proposed legislation…
Bridgeport Day at the Capitol is happening Monday, May 19th and city officials are focused on education. We spoke with interim superintendent, Dr. Royce Avery, about the push for increased funding, safe and supportive classrooms, and equitable education for all Bridgeport students. Image Credit: Getty Images
Wouldn’t you want to know what bills impacting housing, planning and zoning for your town or city are being discussed up in Hartford? There are major conversations happening this week in particular and it’s important you make your voice heard before the session wraps up in June. Alexis Harrison of CT169Strong explained the aircraft carrier…
Financial strain, difficulty holding down a job, not to mention early childhood development and education having a negative impact on your kids; these are just some of the most common outcomes when families don’t have affordable, accessible child care. Tomorrow, Connecticut will mark its fourth annual Morning Without Child Care, a day of action spotlighting…
A recent New York Magazine’s article reports college students everywhere are offloading more and more of their course work to artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT. Our cybersecurity expert, Dr. Vahid Behzadan, breaks down the pro’s and con’s of more artificial intelligence usage at the college level. Image Credit: Getty Images
Like an athlete gets scouted in high school for a division one college, a Wall Street Journal article highlighted how companies are scouting for students with trades skills to graduate high school and land great jobs! We spoke to career strategist, Julie Bauke, about this. Image Credit: Getty Images
The commissioner of a major state office announced her retirement but is there more to the story than just stepping down? Following the news about Connecticut Office of Health Strategy Commissioner Deidre Gifford, a letter demanding transparency and accountability has surfaced from state lawmakers. Senator Steve Harding wrote the letter and spoke about the outrage…
The latest TikTok challenge has prompted urgent warnings from school districts and law enforcement agencies in multiple states including here in Connecticut. Several districts have already had chromebooks messed with prompting evacuations and letters sent home to families. We spoke with Lauri Volkert, State Fire Marshal, about the dangerous trend and why you need to…