Host Paul Pacelli opened Monday’s “Connecticut Today” looking at a bill that could see the General Assembly grossly over-step its authority regarding private businesses in the state (00:32). CBS News correspondent Adam Yamaguchi joined us from southern California with an update on the Los Angeles-area wildfires (15:08). Quinnipiac University Professor Emeritus of Journalism Rich Hanley talked about his new documentary, “The Jump,” premiering on CPTV
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Long-distance runner, Joseph Walewski, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about whey he running the perimeter of CT, about 600 miles, and with this experience, what is his message to the Governor?
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Chicago comes to the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheatre in Bridgeport on July 29th. For ticket information, visit www.livenation.com.
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As the deadly wildfires in California rage on, one Connecticut jeweler is doing her part to give back. Stefanie Decker, founder and owner of SV Decker in Milford, shared how her palm tree necklace proceeds are benefiting the LA Fire Department.
To buy necklaces: svdecker.com
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The owner of three Connecticut hospitals has filed for bankruptcy protection. Prospect Medical Holdings owns Waterbury, Rockville General and Manchester Memorial hospitals. While the hospitals are expected to continue operating during chapter eleven bankruptcy process, Connecticut patients and their families are on edge. Senator Jeff Gordon weighed in on the implications this has for Connecticut. He is a member of the Public Health Committee and known as the doctor senator in our state because he is a medical doctor.
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This is the first full week of the 2025 legislative session in Connecticut. What can we expect in Hartford and what drama has already begun among lawmakers? Political reporter, Mike Cerulli, gave us the inside scoop.
To see a list of proposed bills: https://cga.ct.gov/
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The University of New Haven just acquired a former railroad salvage property. What will that become and how does that impact current and future Connecticut college students? We spoke with UNH President Jens Frederiksen about the purchase and transformation plans.
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Several Connecticut school districts were impacted by a data breach with the PowerSchool student information system. Milford officials confirmed their school system was impacted by the breach, which apparently took place late last month. We spoke with Superintendent Dr. Anna Cutaia and Director of Business & Instructional Digital Services for Milford Schools, Louis Giancola.
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