CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Some Intrigue Concerning Migrants?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Some Intrigue Concerning Migrants?

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…

Enter to win: IL VOLO

Enter to win: IL VOLO

IL VOLO is coming to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, March 29, 2025. For ticket information, visit www.ticketmaster.com Enter to win a pair of tickets! Contest open to Connecticut residents only. Must be at least 18 years of age or older to enter. One entry per person. Duplicate entries will be discarded. Tickets are digital…

Melissa in the Morning: Candy Cane in the Sky

Melissa in the Morning: Candy Cane in the Sky

The decommissioned former coal fired power plant on the Bridgeport shoreline has a new owner and big plans for the near future. We got more details about the property and project from Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: New Teacher Campaign

Melissa in the Morning: New Teacher Campaign

The Connecticut Education Association, which represents teachers across the state, recently launched a new public awareness campaign to highlight the dedication of educators. The timing of the launch is pretty fitting considering budget cuts expected for districts at the end of the school year. We spoke with CEA President, Kate Dias. To view the campaign…

Melissa in the Morning: Holiday Heads Up

Melissa in the Morning: Holiday Heads Up

In our monthly check-in with The Department of Consumer Protection, we talk about food safety and shopping scam alerts. We spoke with Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli. IMAGE CREDIT: Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection

Melissa in the Morning: Linda McMahon

Melissa in the Morning: Linda McMahon

Former WWE Executive and someone with deep ties to Connecticut, Linda McMahon, is being tapped to become the next US Education Secretary. If her nomination is approved, she would be replacing Connecticut native, Miguel Cardona. We did a deeper dive into this news with CBS Reporter, Christopher Cruise. Image Credit: Reuters

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – A Line In The Sand?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – A Line In The Sand?

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…

Melissa in the Morning: W-A-I-T

Melissa in the Morning: W-A-I-T

Following the 2024 election, many people are posting online or at their office place their political views. But what’s the end goal of this and is the risk of losing your job worth it? Career strategist, Julie Bauke, taught us about the acronym WAIT (Why Am I Talking) and its significance when it comes to…

Melissa in the Morning: National Adoption Month

Melissa in the Morning: National Adoption Month

November is National Adoption Month and we learned more than 1,100 kids are in Connecticut’s adoption system right now. We spoke with Kamilah Bunn, Chief Executive Director of the National Adoption Association.   For more information: adoptuskids.org Image Credit: Getty Images