Some real shade was thrown at a grassroots organization trying to keep Connecticut residents in the know about housing legislation. Alexis Harrison from CT 169 Strong responded to the backlash still coming from some lawmakers months after the Governor vetoed a massive housing bill earlier this summer.
Original article: https://ctmirror.org/2025/08/18/ct-lamont-hb-5002-169strong-emails/
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The new school year begins next week and something new and shiny is joining the Shelton district. Raymond Baldwin Jr, in charge of special projects for the city, gave us the latest on the BusPatrol enforcement program starting next week.
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With the back-to-school season upon us, so are the back-to-school scams. From fake online shopping sites to student loan relief scams, fraudsters will do anything to take your money, and they do it while you already have a lot on your plate. To keep you from getting duped, we spoke to Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli of the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
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For the first time in Connecticut, a sacred space will be available to families, regardless of denomination, to honor children lost due to miscarriage. We spoke with Kenn Devane, handling cemetery relations for the Diocese of Bridgeport, about the Little Angels Shrine.
For more information: https://ctcemeteries.org/cemeteries/resurrection/little-angels-shrine/ or call 203-404-0820
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Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” wondering about the chances for any U.S. military involvement in a possible peace-keeping force stationed on the Ukraine-Russia border (00:53). CBS News reporter Taurean Small in D.C. talked about Monday’s White House summit regarding the Russia-Ukraine War (14:18). CT169Strong’s Maria Weingarten joined us to talk about a CT Mirror story on her group’s opposition to a controversial housing bill (19:20). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio had info on more possible state budget shenanigans (30:05). Ansonia Mayor David Cassetti talked about his car allegedly being vandalized earlier this month (39:59)
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State Senator Tony Hwang is petitioning for a special election to run for Fairfield First Selectman. The August 15th deadline to determine if interim first selectman Christine Vitale would permanently hold the position expired, leaving the seat previously held by the late Bill Gerber open. Hwang, a Fairfield resident, has served in the senate representing the 28th district, which includes Fairfield, since 2014, and prior to that was a Fairfield state rep since 2008. We got the exclusive announcement on WICC.
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The start of a new school year is right around the corner. We decided to check in with the Bridgeport School District facing a deficit heading into the new academic year. Here’s an update from interim superintendent of schools, Dr. Royce Avery.
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Wanda Geter-Pataky was arrested again, but many are asking ‘does it really matter?’ We spoke with CT Mirror Investigative Reporter, Andrew Brown, about the latest case surrounding the woman accused of committing election fraud.
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The National Volunteer Fire Council teamed up with State Farm to support local volunteer fire departments with funding to secure needed equipment. Through this year’s Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program, 150 departments in 44 states received a $10,000 grant, including two departments in Connecticut. We got the details from the council’s Chair, Steve Hirsch.
For more information: www.nvfc.org/statefarm
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It’s finally open! Tours are happening at Catherine’s Learning Barn, the latest addition to the Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary. We got the details from founder, Jenny Hubbard.
To inquire about field trips at the barn: https://www.cvhfoundation.org/ or email: [email protected]
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