Host Paul Pacelli wrapped up another busy week on “Connecticut Today” with a few thoughts on former President Donald Trump’s GOP Convention acceptance speech the previous evening (00:27). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso talked about a key endorsement he just made for an upcoming State Senate primary in the 22nd District, encompassing Trumbull, as well as parts of Monroe and Bridgeport (14:13)
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It’s not just your cell phone; lithium-ion batteries are used in basically any item you plug in to charge. From power tools and gardening tools to electronics and vehicles, these dangerous batteries are used for convenience. Unfortunately, there still isn’t a way to put a lithium-ion battery fire out or a way to prevent those fires from happening. However, one Connecticut company is finding the solution to those problems. Find out why PACT in Watertown could become internationally known for creating firefighting technologies specific to lithium-ion batteries.
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According to state data from the 2022-23 school year, 54% of Connecticut’s total grade 3 level was not achieving on grade level on the Smarter Balance Assessment. Dr. Melissa Hickey, the state literacy director, explains the impact of reading to your kids as early as birth and how to better expose your kids to reading.
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Reckless driving, drifting, and car stunts: what if you were stuck in a street takeover? Street takeovers are dangerous; blocking emergency vehicles, terrorizing residents and damaging property, but the police cannot punish those accountable. Senator Paul Cicarella, who represents the 34th district, discussed the bills never taken up for a vote to improve the situation, including more penalties for the people involved in the street takeovers.
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A group of students from Bassick High School in Bridgeport are about to see three years of work take to the skies. Students in the Tango program built a two-seater plane and are set to ride in it next week! Aaron Hollander, the founder and CEO of First Aviation Services, explained the program and the need for mentors to inspire more students to get involved. We also heard directly from one of the students involved in the project!
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Host Paul Pacelli started Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with breaking news regarding growing pressure on President Joe Biden to drop out of the November White House Race (00:28). Connecticut State Republican Party Chairman Ben Proto spoke with us live from the GOP Convention in Milwaukee (13:50), while “Only In Bridgeport” blogger Lennie Grimaldi had the latest buzz from the Park City and on the upcoming local primary races (22:47)
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Lisa Wexler gets a call about fiduciary responsibilities and asset transfers after an estate is closed. #fiduciaryresponsibilities #newfiduciarycertificates #afterdiscoveredassets
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The Attorney Tom Ganim Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour rolled on with a stop at the Andros Diner in Fairfield! From the people who help protect the city to a couple WICC 600 AM and 107.3 FM personalities to local icons. This was one for the ages!
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Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” noting how the national political script might be slowly flipping as we head toward the November general election (00:38). University of New Haven criminal justice lecturer and former Supervisory Secret Service Agent Bobby McDonald talked about security failures during last Saturday’s attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump (14:08). Real estate and Commerical financing expert Pierre Debbas predicted what’s ahead for interest rates and home sales in the U.S. (25:37)
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