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You can listen to WICC 600AM 959FM wherever you are and on any device — for free anytime, anywhere. VoiceofCT.com Listen on mobile, desktop or tablet with the WICC stream via the website. On the Road Driving is the perfect time to listen to your favorite morning show or to catch up on the latest…
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – A New Tax To Pay For School Breakfasts And Lunches?
HeadlinerEmbed Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” wondering if a new tax is the way to fund school breakfasts and lunches for all students in Connecticut (00:42). Hearst Connecticut Media senior editor and columnist Dan Haar dropped by with his weekly wrap-up of the biggest stories in the state, including the continued controversy over…
Melissa in the Morning: CT Budget Items
The governor presented his budget address this month to the General Assembly. We wanted to do a deeper dive into some of the items including proposed tax cuts, education funding and housing development. Governor Lamont joined the show with more. Image Credit: Reuters
Melissa in the Morning: Illegal Slot Machines
Dozens of illegal slot machines have been seized this year in Connecticut. Is this a new phenomenon? Where are the machines coming from? Who gets in trouble when the machines are detected? We spoke with Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli of the Department of Consumer Protection. For more information: https://portal.ct.gov/dcp Image Credit: Eric Urbanowicz
Melissa in the Morning: Forced Back in Office
Should state workers have to return to the office full time? There’s a Connecticut house bill that forces government employees away from remote options and back to in-person. But how does that work and how likely is it to pass? House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora shared the details of House Bill 5369 and the impact…
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – No, We Don’t Ban Books In Connecticut
Host Paul Pacelli returned to “Connecticut Today” on Tuesday with his thoughts on a bill to ostensibly prevent so-called “book bans” in the state, which don’t actually exist (00:35). CBS News correspondent Jake Rosen updated us on the confirmation hearings for Kash Patel to head the FBI under the Trump White House (07:57). Yankee Institute…
Enter to win: Happy Together Tour 2025
Happy Together Tour 2025 comes to Toyota Oakdale Theatre on Saturday, August 2nd. Featuring The Turtles, Jay and The Americans, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Vogues, and The Cowsills. For show and ticket information, visit www.livenation.com Enter to win a pair of tickets! Contest open to Connecticut residents only. Must be…
Melissa in the Morning: Immigration Spending in CT
A new Yankee Institute report highlighted that the state is spending $1.3 billion dollars for immigration assistance. We wanted to understand exactly where those dollars are going and who loses out because of this spending. We asked state minority leader, Senator Steve Harding. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: All you need is Hope
The Beatles said all you need is love. But new research from Gallup shows when it comes to great leadership in the workplace, workers say they really need hope. Career strategist Julie Bauke talked about these findings and why hope is such a gold standard. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: Housing Public Hearing
Available, affordable, workforce housing is nearly impossible to find in our state, which is why it’s a top topic again for the legislative session. Today, there is an opportunity for you to share testimony over the housing crisis and bills being put forward. Maria Weingarten from CT169Strong has the scoop on this year’s questionable proposals.…
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Listen at the start of every hour for breaking news updates from CBS News.
How to Listen
You can listen to WICC 600AM 959FM wherever you are and on any device — for free anytime, anywhere. VoiceofCT.com Listen on mobile, desktop or tablet with the WICC stream via the website. On the Road Driving is the perfect time to listen to your favorite morning show or to catch up on the latest…
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – A New Tax To Pay For School Breakfasts And Lunches?
HeadlinerEmbed Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” wondering if a new tax is the way to fund school breakfasts and lunches for all students in Connecticut (00:42). Hearst Connecticut Media senior editor and columnist Dan Haar dropped by with his weekly wrap-up of the biggest stories in the state, including the continued controversy over…
Melissa in the Morning: CT Budget Items
The governor presented his budget address this month to the General Assembly. We wanted to do a deeper dive into some of the items including proposed tax cuts, education funding and housing development. Governor Lamont joined the show with more. Image Credit: Reuters
Melissa in the Morning: Illegal Slot Machines
Dozens of illegal slot machines have been seized this year in Connecticut. Is this a new phenomenon? Where are the machines coming from? Who gets in trouble when the machines are detected? We spoke with Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli of the Department of Consumer Protection. For more information: https://portal.ct.gov/dcp Image Credit: Eric Urbanowicz
Melissa in the Morning: Forced Back in Office
Should state workers have to return to the office full time? There’s a Connecticut house bill that forces government employees away from remote options and back to in-person. But how does that work and how likely is it to pass? House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora shared the details of House Bill 5369 and the impact…
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – No, We Don’t Ban Books In Connecticut
Host Paul Pacelli returned to “Connecticut Today” on Tuesday with his thoughts on a bill to ostensibly prevent so-called “book bans” in the state, which don’t actually exist (00:35). CBS News correspondent Jake Rosen updated us on the confirmation hearings for Kash Patel to head the FBI under the Trump White House (07:57). Yankee Institute…
Enter to win: Happy Together Tour 2025
Happy Together Tour 2025 comes to Toyota Oakdale Theatre on Saturday, August 2nd. Featuring The Turtles, Jay and The Americans, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Vogues, and The Cowsills. For show and ticket information, visit www.livenation.com Enter to win a pair of tickets! Contest open to Connecticut residents only. Must be…
Melissa in the Morning: Immigration Spending in CT
A new Yankee Institute report highlighted that the state is spending $1.3 billion dollars for immigration assistance. We wanted to understand exactly where those dollars are going and who loses out because of this spending. We asked state minority leader, Senator Steve Harding. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: All you need is Hope
The Beatles said all you need is love. But new research from Gallup shows when it comes to great leadership in the workplace, workers say they really need hope. Career strategist Julie Bauke talked about these findings and why hope is such a gold standard. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: Housing Public Hearing
Available, affordable, workforce housing is nearly impossible to find in our state, which is why it’s a top topic again for the legislative session. Today, there is an opportunity for you to share testimony over the housing crisis and bills being put forward. Maria Weingarten from CT169Strong has the scoop on this year’s questionable proposals.…