Host Paul Pacelli wrapped up the week on “Connecticut Today” by looking at a recent study committee vote that could bring Connecticut one step closer to using ranked-choice voting – on a limited basis (00:40). Quinnipiac University Assistant Professor of Law Wayne Unger dropped by to analyze a federal court ruling that could put the…
“Connecticut Today” host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday’s show with comments about unionized professors and their reactions to a new report examining the finances of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system (00:50). CBS News correspondent Jake Rosen joined us from West Palm Beach, Florida, with the latest on the Trump White House transition (17:02). Landmark…
Host Paul Pacelli was back in the saddle for Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” wondering about just how honest state officials are being surrounding the growing cost of a medical program that serves undocumented migrant children (00:28). We also welcomed back Hearst Connecticut Media columnist and senior editor Dan Haar for his weekly observations, including a brewing…
Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” with word of a Hearst Connecticut Media investigation into some discrepancies connected to recent Connecticut election results (00:52). CBS News correspondent Chris Fox, in Austin, TX, talked about a visit earlier in the day to the U.S. southern border by incoming White House Border Czar Tom…
Host Paul Pacelli opened Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with some startling new numbers regarding recent accidents involving Connecticut school busses (00:34). We also aired remarks from State DOT Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto about safety on Connecticut roads and the continued installation of wrong-way driver alert systems (14:39). Former CBS News Moscow Bureau Chief Beth Knobel discussed the…
Host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” with reports of an impending immigration policy change from the Biden White House (00:28). We heard from Connecticut State Republican Party Chairman Ben Proto (15:43) and former State House Republican leader Themis Klarides on the passing of former Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell (23:18). “Only In…
Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” welcomed Hearst Connecticut Media columnist and senior editor Dan Haar talking about how the state’s “TRUST Act” might come into play with some migrants over the next few months (00:39). CBS News correspondent Linda Kenyon had the latest on the Trump White House transition, including more on Connecticut’s Linda McMahon’s anticipated new…
Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” talking about comments from State Attorney General William Tong regarding some likely Trump White House immigration policies (00:32). State House GOP leader Vin Candelora also offered his thoughts on the Attorney General’s statements (07:59). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio detailed a push by state employee unions to preserve…
Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli opened with Paul’s thoughts on the continued soul-searching by local, state, and national Democrats over this month’s election results (00:34). CBS News correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined us to chat about anticipated changes in the House for the upcoming session of Congress (14:11), while CT News Junkie columnist and Substack.com blogger…
Wednesday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli welcomed Greenwich GOP State Sen. Ryan Fazio to talk about the latest rate increase request from Yankee Gas (00:39). Hearst CT media columnist and Senior Editor Dan Haar also talked about the Yankee Gas rate increase request and an interesting story from this year’s election cycle…