CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Cracking Down On Weed Behind The Wheel?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Cracking Down On Weed Behind The Wheel?

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” highlighting a push at the State Capitol to give police officers more power to stop drivers suspected of using marijuana while behind the wheel (00:36). GOP State Sen. Paul Cicarella talked about Monday’s public hearing regarding that proposal for extended police powers (15:36). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Getting Fined For Not Voting?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Getting Fined For Not Voting?

Host Paul Pacelli opened Monday’s “Connecticut Today” talking about various proposals to raise voter participation in Connecticut, including the possibility of fining those citizens who choose not to vote (00:51). CBS News White House Reporter Olivia Rinaldi stopped by to chat about the fallout over last week’s trip to Greenland by Vice-President J.D. Vance (15:13).…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Homeschooling In The Spotlight?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Homeschooling In The Spotlight?

Host Paul Pacelli wrapped up another busy week on “Connecticut Today” looking at rumblings at the State Capitol regarding any possible role that homeschooling may have played in a recent home imprisonment case in Waterbury (00:37). Former Bridgeport State Rep. Chris Caruso dropped by with his weekly commentary, including thoughts on possibly setting up a…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Can We Back Off A Little On Weed?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Can We Back Off A Little On Weed?

Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday’s mid-week chapter of “Connecticut Today” wondering if society, in general, is giving legal marijuana use too much leeway and creating a far bigger problem (00:41). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio dropped by to talk about a proposal gaining steam in Hartford to help boost public-sector union membership in Connecticut (15:44).…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Is It Time For A Mileage Tax In Connecticut?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Is It Time For A Mileage Tax In Connecticut?

Host Paul Pacelli opened a new week on “Connecticut Today” debating the possibility of an eventual “mileage tax,” as state gasoline tax revenues are dropping with the increasing popularity of electric and hybrid vehicles (00:44). Independent Party of Connecticut Treasurer John Fahan stopped by to chat about his call for more information regarding who released…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Are Local Tesla Drivers Worried About Violence?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Are Local Tesla Drivers Worried About Violence?

Host Paul Pacelli wrapped up another week on “Connecticut Today” by wondering if local Tesla drivers are being harassed because of growing national anger over the role of Elon Musk in the Trump White House (00:37). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso returned to the show to chat about several issues, including possible charter…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – What A Surprise! Another Proposed Tax From Hartford!

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – What A Surprise! Another Proposed Tax From Hartford!

Host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” with word of a so-called retail “delivery tax” being considered by lawmakers in Hartford that would start at 28-cents per individual delivery and then be adjusted every year thereafter (00:46) GOP State Sen. Rob Sampson dropped by to chat about a recent op-ed posted by Democratic…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – It’s Time For A Controlled Bear Hunt In Connecticut

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – It’s Time For A Controlled Bear Hunt In Connecticut

HeadlinerEmbed Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday’s mid-week edition of “Connecticut Today” with new numbers from state scientists regarding interactions between bears and humans in Connecticut in 2024 (00:41). Connecticut Energy Marketers Association head Chris Herb explained a growing push to amend the Connecticut State Constitution for “environmental rights” (14:42). Hearst Connecticut Media senior editor and…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Blatant Arrogance From The Majority?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Blatant Arrogance From The Majority?

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Tuesday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” with his thoughts on a Connecticut Mirror op-ed posted by Democratic State Senate leaders, reacting to recent statements from a GOP State Senate member (00:45), while State Senate GOP Leader Steve Harding offered his thoughts on that Democratic op-ed as well (14:52). Yankee Institute blogger…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – General Assembly Democrats Aren’t Serious About Energy Bills

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – General Assembly Democrats Aren’t Serious About Energy Bills

Host Paul Pacelli opened another week on “Connecticut Today” pointing out the hypocrisy of majority Democrats in Hartford when it comes to lowering state electric bills (00:38). Greenwich GOP State Sen. Ryan Fazio joined us to discuss last week’s committee votes regarding bills to try and lower electricity rates for Connecticut consumers (15:26). We also…