The Senate unanimously passed a bill that would tackle wheelchair repairs for Connecticut residents who rely on the chairs to get around. If it passes, it would be the first state in the nation to have protocols in place. Senator Lisa Seminara, Ranking Senator on the Human Services Committee, explained the legislation and what was discovered on a state Wheelchair Task Force she served on for months prior to creating this proposal.
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Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli featured a chat with Fairfield GOP State Sen. Tony Hwang from the Capitol as the current legislative session winds down (00:24). CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill joined us to voice his concerns about a possible weakening of the state’s Freedom of Information laws (12:23)
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Prof. Patty Szczys, Eastern CT State University Executive Director for the Institute for Sustainability, joins Lisa Wexler to explain how ECSU is able to recycle the entire building they are demolishing on campus.
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Some studies have highlighted that children of divorce are less enthusiastic about the idea of marriage or less hesitant to end an unhealthy marriage. Other studies have indicated that children have more honest appraisals of what might go wrong in a romantic relationship and focus more on the importance of selecting a partner because of their parents’ union. What these studies tell me is that the marriages we have matter to the next generation. Marriage coach, Bob Donovan, shared the history you can leave behind in your union.
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We are just a couple of days away from wrapping up the 2024 legislative session. Before the weekend, a couple of house bills passed and now head to the Senate for votes. We got the scoop on good changes made and bad language still in place for current legislation from CT169Strong. Maria Weingarten explains what’s being discussed in Hartford and what it would mean for you and your town. Learn more: https://ct169strong.org/
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Despite the many reports saying the Connecticut is one of the safest states in the country, crime prevention should still be a top priority for residents. What are some non-negotiables when it comes to training your brain with crime prevention knowledge? We asked our crime prevention expert, Jim Perez, about the importance of situational awareness and why being “the safest” can put a target on your back for potential threats.
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Only 50 percent of current licensed registered nurses in Connecticut are working as a nurse. So, while Connecticut has almost 90,000 RNs, there is still an acute shortage as many are no longer practicing. This week is National Nurses Week and Larry Slater joined the show to share some of the complex issues facing the nursing profession. Slater is the dean of the School of Nursing at Quinnipiac University.
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May is American Stroke Month and according to the CDC, every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. But more often than not, people will bypass stroke symptoms or calling 9-1-1, taking matters into their own hands. Dr. Joshua Marcus with Nuvance Health highlighted the importance of getting an ambulance in the event of a stroke. He also wrote an article called ‘Stroke 101’ to tackle ambulance costs, misleading symptoms, risks and more: Stroke 101 and Why it is Critical to Call 911 for Symptoms | Nuvance Health
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Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli featured Quinnipiac University Associate Professor of Civil Engineering Ari Perez on the demolition and planned reconstruction of Norwalk’s Fairfield Avenue Bridge after an accident and tanker truck fire on I-95 (00:30). Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling also called in to chat about Thursday morning’s I-95 accident and fire (10:04). Former Bridgeport State Rep. Chris Caruso also joined us with his weekly update (15:15)
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CT160Strong’s Maria Weingarten & Kathy Braun join Lisa Wexler to discuss the current zoning bills that are threatening CT’s environmental protections. One prevents environmental groups from intervening in case of pollution. Others allow real estate developers to build “as of right” without requiring any public hearings.
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