Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli featured a visit from Sacred Heart University Associate Professor of Catholic Studies Dr. Dan Rober on the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first-ever American pontiff (00:39), while Paul also had his own thoughts on the new Pope (12:08). GOP State Rep. Greg Howard – a working law…
Wednesday’s mid-week edition of “Connecticut Today” featured our regular update with Hearst Connecticut Media senior columnist and editor Dan Haar, with fresh information on a possible capital gains tax surcharge for some upper income state residents (00:52). Sacred Heart University Center for Catholic Studies Director Dr. Michelle Loris discussed the start of the Conclave to…
Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” looking at the previous day’s demonstration at the State Capitol regarding possible changes to homeschooling policies (00:48). Waterbury GOP State Rep. Lezlye Zupkus also weighed in on that demonstration (16:40). Columnist Chris Powell offered his thoughts on the homeschooling controversy, as well as a recent ICE arrest…
Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Monday’s “Connecticut Today” talking about a new tool that’s being used by local police to avoid high-speed chases, but is still being criticized by civil liberties groups. Is that criticism unfounded (00:46)? GOP State Sen. Rob Sampson talked about a hearing earlier in the day regarding homeschooling regulations in Connecticut…
Host Paul Pacelli opened Friday’s “Connecticut Today” highlighting a proposal to give private sector striking workers access to state unemployment funds after 14 days on a picket line (00:50). University of New Haven economics Professor John Rosen talked about the state of the economy, tariffs, and the latest U.S. job numbers (14:53). Former Bridgeport Democratic…
Host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” asking why – even when all their desires are met – state Democrats still lash out at ICE and immigration enforcement (00:46). “Only In Bridgeport” blogger Lennie Grimaldi talked about the latest Park City buzz, including a change on the Bridgeport City Council (15:08). CBS News military analyst…
Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” wondering if the General Assembly is about to open a legislative door to a possible “mileage-based user fee” to supplement or replace the state gasoline tax (00:47). Yankee Institute Labor Fellow Frank Ricci talked about former Connecticut State Colleges & Universities Chancellor Terrence Cheng stepping down,…
Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” citing recent statements by U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy on the recent record and current appeal of the Democratic Party (00:39). Yankee Institute columnist Meghan Portfolio offered her latest detailed analysis of state budget and employee raise proposals (15:10). Italian-American One Voice Coalition President Andre DiMino talked…
Host Paul Pacelli ushered in a new week on “Connecticut Today” looking at a proposal to possibly increase the use of automated speed cameras on the state’s major highways as soon as next year (00:57). Sacred Heart University Associate Professor of Catholic Studies Dr. Dan Rober talked about the upcoming conclave to select a new…
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…