Melissa in the Morning: Redistricting in Westport

Melissa in the Morning: Redistricting in Westport

Dozens of students could be impacted by school redistricting in Westport.  The Board of Education has approved the plan, which would be implemented in two phases and impact multiple elementary schools.  The goal is to create better balance across the five elementary schools as they prepare for the opening of the new Long Lots Elementary…

Melissa in the Morning: New Tick Disease in Connecticut

Melissa in the Morning: New Tick Disease in Connecticut

The first human case of Rickettsia Parkeri, a tick-borne illness, has been detected in a woman who lives in Fairfield County. We asked Dr. Browne about this disease and why it’s so uncommon to Connecticut, despite being detected in other parts of the US frequently. We also talked about more funding proposed federally to combat…

Melissa in the Morning: Senior Housing Crisis

Melissa in the Morning: Senior Housing Crisis

There is an ongoing problem with senior housing options in the state. Many seniors report long wait lists and unaffordable options. We spoke with Renee Dobos of Connecticut Housing Partners for a snapshot of the problem and what can be done to fix it. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Who Won The VP Debate?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Who Won The VP Debate?

Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli offered his opening thoughts on the previous night’s Vice-Presidential debate (00:29). We also had further debate reaction from CBS News political reporter Allison Novello (06:39), Sacred Heart University Political Science Professor and Scholar in Residence Dr. Gary Rose (12:50), and Hearst Connecticut Media senior editor and reporter Dan…

Melissa in the Morning: VP Debate Aftermath

Melissa in the Morning: VP Debate Aftermath

We spoke with some of our political experts following the Vice Presidential Debate between J.D. Vance and Tim Walz. Quinnipiac Political Professor Scott McLean spoke about the real headline following the debate. ((00:00)) We also spoke with Quinnipiac Polling Analyst, Tim Malloy, about how polling works and whether last night’s debate will have any impact…

Melissa in the Morning: CT Lending a Helping Hand

Melissa in the Morning: CT Lending a Helping Hand

Peter Prowe, a Red Cross volunteer and Connecticut native, is back after responding to the call to help those impacted by Hurricane Helene. He joined us hours after his return from Florida to share his experience and how people can continue to help. HOW YOU CAN HELP: You can text the word HELENE to 90999 to…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Should Police Officers Be U.S. Citizens?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Should Police Officers Be U.S. Citizens?

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” commenting on a story out of the Midwest where a non-citizen was sworn in as a police officer (00:40). Attorney, former Time Magazine Senior Reporter and Professor Emeritus of Political Science at St. Peter’s University Alain Sanders talked about the upcoming Vice-Presidential debate (06:02). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan…

The Lisa Wexler Show – Ending Homelessness

The Lisa Wexler Show – Ending Homelessness

Director of Strategy for Journey Home, Sarah Pavone, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about programs helping to end homelessness in Connecticut. Image Credit: Ekkasit Jokthong / iStock / Getty Images Plus