Paul, while filling on for Melissa, spoke to Quinnipiac Professor, Dr. Robert Hanson about air quality and what it is? Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa In The Morning: Not Guilty
While filling in on Melissa in the Morning, Paul Pacelli spoke to attorney Bill Bloss about the not guilty verdict in the Raul Valle case and his thoughts on what could have happened during deliberations. Image Credit: Getty Images
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Did Chris Murphy Cross A Line … Again?
Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with audio from CT Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy’s “X” account that seemed to place some of the blame for last week’s deadly flood deaths in Texas at the feet of the Trump White House. Did he go too far? (00:40) CT State Republican Party Chairman Ben Proto…
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Can Both Sides Just Shut Up Please?
Host Paul Pacelli kicked off Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” wondering why American politics allows partisan fighting so soon after a natural disaster like the deadly flooding in Texas (00:43). GOP State Sen. Rob Sampson dropped by to chat about a so-called legislative “rat” that made its way into the latest state budget (14:47), while Yankee Institute…
Melissa in the Morning: Helping Texas
A lot of Connecticut residents want to help the people of Texas following the deadly flooding on July 4th. But don’t get duped before you donate your money or goods to Texas. Kristen Johnson of the Better Business Bureau gave us tips to help out Texas effectively without benefiting scammers. For more information: https://give.org/ Image…
Melissa in the Morning: Regional Special Ed School in Shelton
Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti has proposed creating a regional special education school in the city. We got perspective from Board of Ed Chair, Amy Romano. Rep. Romano explained why on the surface it sounds like a winning idea, but the devil is in the details; find out the unknowns around this proposal and why that…
Melissa in the Morning: College Majors
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, up to 70% of students under 25 enter college undecided, and over half of all undergraduates change their major at least once. But career strategist, Julie Bauke, says that’s not necessarily a bad thing. She gave advice on what parents should and should not say to kids…
Melissa in the Morning: Cuts to Mental Health Programs
The Department of Education has discontinued approximately $1 billion in grants for school mental health programs. 15 Attorneys General, including Connecticut AG William Tong, are suing the Trump Administration to try and block this action. We spoke with Connecticut Education Association President, Kate Dias, about what the money goes towards and the need to invest…
Melissa in the Morning: Fourth of July Stats
We checked in with Connecticut State Police to get the Fourth of July weekend statistics. Trooper Daniel Hill shared the stats compared to last year and weighed in on the potential to install speed cameras on Connecticut highways. Image Credit: Getty Images
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Do We Need A Viable Third Political Party?
Host Paul Pacelli opened Monday’s “Connecticut Today” with his thoughts on billionaire Elon Musk’s promise to form what he’s calling the “America Party” (00:30). Former GOP state legislator Joe Markley dropped by to chat about next year’s Connecticut gubernatorial race (14:57), while commuter advocate Jim Cameron detailed the next fare increase for Metro-North rail commuters…