PURA Chair, Marissa Gillett joins Lisa Wexler to talk about winning the recent UI court case the utility filed against PURA’s decision and what this decision means for rate payers.
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Melissa in the Morning: Voter Participation
How do we get people to show up and vote, especially for local and state elections. A new proposal up in Hartford looks at creating a task force to investigate why voter participation in Connecticut is so low and to offer pilot project opportunities to municipalities that want to participate in them. We got more details on this bill from State Representative Matt Blumenthal from Stamford, House Chair of the Government Administration & Elections Committee.
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Melissa in the Morning: Universal Childcare
According to state statistics reported in February, parents in our state spend an average of 27% of their income on care, more than anywhere in the country. The data also reveals average cost of childcare is $15,964 per child. Comptroller Sean Scanlon shared with us the push to fund universal early childcare for families but also the need to help keep facilities up and running.
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Melissa in the Morning: Identity Theft
23andMe announced it filed for bankruptcy and hours following the announcement, our Attorney General called for residents who have used the platform to remove data immediately. It’s all to protect you and your private information. We wanted to talk about this case and in general, get advice on avoiding identity theft. We spoke with Kristen Johnson of the Better Business Bureau serving Connecticut.
To check if your email has been part of a data breach: https://haveibeenpwned.com/
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Melissa in the Morning: Hookah Lounge and ATV Ordinances
Here are two big issues in Bridgeport: issues surrounding Hookah lounges and after-hours clubs and the use of ATVs, especially on neighborhood roads. For more on the issues and what ordinances are now in effect to help serve as solutions, we spoke with Mayor Joe Ganim.
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Enter to win: The Temptations & The Four Tops
The Temptations & The Four Tops are coming to the Stamford Palace Theatre on Thursday, April 24th. Tickets are on sale at www.palacestamford.org
Enter to win a pair of tickets!
Contest open to Connecticut residents only. Must be at least 18 years of age or older to enter. One entry per person. Duplicate entries will be discarded.
Enter to win: The Last Five Years at Center Stage Theatre
The emotionally powerful and intimate musical “The Last Five Years” is coming to The Center Stage Theatre in Shelton on Friday April 4th to Sunday, April 13th. Tickets are on sale at www.centerstageshelton.org
Enter to win a pair of tickets!
Contest open to Connecticut residents only. Must be at least 18 years of age or older to enter. One entry per person. Duplicate entries will be discarded.
The Lisa Wexler Show – Senator Blumenthal On The Unprecedented National Security Breach
Senator Richard Blumenthal joins Lisa Wexler to talk about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s unfathomable national security breach where he accidentally shared America’s war plan that detailed weapons, targets and timing with journalist Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, just hours before the attack occurred.
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Melissa in the Morning: Attorney Ioannis Kaloidis
A Connecticut woman is being accused of holding her stepson captive for more than 20 years. Kimberly Sullivan is facing multiple charges including assault and kidnapping. A police investigation revealed the victim, now 32-years-old, had been “enduring prolonged abuse, starvation, severe neglect and inhumane treatment.” We spoke with Sullivan’s attorney, Ioannis Kaloidis, about the case and the latest from his client.
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Melissa in the Morning: Coach Conduct
Two basketball coaches are making national headlines, including UConn Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Dan Hurley. We talked to Glenn Lungarini, executive director of the CIAC, about both cases and key takeaways around having good sportsmanship from the top down.
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