Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli looked at a proposed bill in Hartford that would prevent so-called “discrimination” by insurance companies aimed at certain dog breeds (00:46). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso dropped by with his weekly recap, including sad news about the passing of a well-known Bridgeport personality (14:45). Greenwich GOP…
Host Paul Pacelli wondered out loud – after seeing opposition at the State Capitol to lower electric bills – if the so-called local “environmentalists” actually want higher energy bills for state consumers (00:46). Wilton Republican Registrar of Voters Annalisa Stravato talked about recent comments made by Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas regarding a Trump…
Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” commenting on a Tax Day proposal from General Assembly Democrats to hike taxes on many upper-income earners (00:45). Hearst Connecticut Media Senior Editor and Columnist Dan Haar chatted with us about energy policy and a controversy surrounding Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas (13:51). CBS News correspondent Olivia…
Host Paul Pacelli kicked off “Connecticut Today” with his view that the $3.5 million spent yearly on text messaging for prison inmates is well worth it and should be maintained and not eliminated (00:43). Connecticut Inside Investigator reporter Marc Fitch dropped by to chat about a proposed “soda and sweetened beverage tax” being considered at…
Host Paul Pacelli opened a new week on “Connecticut Today” talking about a proposed tax on sweetened beverages to help pay for universal school breakfasts and lunches in Connecticut (00:47). Commuter advocate and columnist Jim Cameron dropped by with his thoughts on the current Avelo Airlines controversy and the airline’s agreement to fly some future…
Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Friday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” wondering just how good Sen. Chris Murphy’s chances might be if he launched a 2028 White House run (00:27). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso also joined us to talk about his nearly fatal recent battle with norovirus (13:47) Image Credit: REUTERS
Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli featured our weekly check-in with “Only In Bridgeport” blogger Lennie Grimaldi on calls for a member of the Bridgeport City Council to step down (00:34). Both Paul (11:46) and Trumbull GOP State Rep. Dave Rutigliano (25:56) talked about the pressure being brought to bear on Avelo Airlines by…
Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” featured host Paul Pacelli wondering out loud if some state lawmakers are trying to put Avelo Airlines out of business, due to their impending contract with the federal government for migrant deportation flights (00:46). Yankee Institute for Public Policy President Carol Liebau joined us to talk about Gov. Ned Lamont’s support for…
Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with his thoughts on public statements from New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker and State Attorney General William Tong regarding Avelo Airlines’ agreement with the federal government for deportation flights (00:43). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio talked about a proposal to spend millions of dollars on early childhood…
Host Paul Pacelli ushered in a new week on Monday’s “Connecticut Today” wondering if the anti-Trump protesters all across the state the previous weekend were out of synch with the rest of the country (00:35). CBS News reporter Zak Hudak (15:15) and University of New Haven Finance Lecturer David Sacco (19:40) both shared their thoughts…