Melissa in the Morning: Cell Phones in Fairfield Schools

Melissa in the Morning: Cell Phones in Fairfield Schools

Fairfield parents are reportedly calling for more cell phone policies in public schools. It’s the latest district to have these conversations cracking down on phone use in the classroom. We spoke with Superintendent of Schools, Michael Testani, about the ideas on the table and whether anything will change soon for Fairfield students. Image Credit: Getty…

Melissa in the Morning: CT Housing Goals in 2025

Melissa in the Morning: CT Housing Goals in 2025

The legislative session is beginning later this month and we know housing will be a major discussion in Hartford. Let’s look at what can be done to create more affordable, workforce housing in the state. Renee Dobos, CEO of CT Housing Partners, is here to weigh in. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff

Melissa in the Morning: Flagman Wrap Up

Melissa in the Morning: Flagman Wrap Up

As 2024 comes to a close, we checked in with Flagman Safety. It’s a non-profit organization focused on Slow Down, Move Over laws here and across the country to create safer roads for first responders, construction workers, tow truck drivers and people pulled over. It was created following the tragic death of Corey Iodice, a local tow…

The Lisa Wexler Show – Are LED Lights Harming Us?

The Lisa Wexler Show – Are LED Lights Harming Us?

Founder and President of The Soft Lights Foundation, Mark Baker, joins Lisa Wexler to talk what harm LED lights bring to the natural world. Image Credit: DKsamco / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa in the Morning: Remembering President Carter

Melissa in the Morning: Remembering President Carter

Former President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100. We spoke with Dr. Mohammad Elahee, professor of international business at Quinnipiac University. He was a key organizer of President Carter’s visit to Quinnipiac in 2007 and shared Carter’s legacy left behind (0:00). We also spoke with Former White House Correspondent & Carter historian…

Melissa in the Morning: Cannabis Laws for 2025

Melissa in the Morning: Cannabis Laws for 2025

The 2024 legislative session saw the passage of a sweeping bill intended to clarify some of the state’s cannabis and hemp regulations. What does that change really mean for consumers and the rights of municipalities? We asked State Rep. David Rutigliano, the top-ranking House Republican on the committee primarily responsible for the regulation of cannabis and…

Melissa in the Morning: Crime Prevention in 2025

Melissa in the Morning: Crime Prevention in 2025

We looked back at some of the most common crimes that happened this year. Crime Prevention expert, Jim Perez, then gave us crime prevention tips for 2025 to better protect ourselves. Image Credit: Getty Images 

Melissa in the Morning: Small Business Scam in 2025?

Melissa in the Morning: Small Business Scam in 2025?

The Corporate Transparency Act introduces significant reporting requirements for many businesses in the United States. Most small businesses are now required to file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. But the Better Business Bureau serving Connecticut says this new form can lead to an increase in scams. We spoke with…

Melissa in the Morning: Another Delay

Melissa in the Morning: Another Delay

Two astronauts who traveled to the International Space Station aboard Boeing’s Starliner more than six months ago, learned this month their return trip is being delayed again! NASA announced that the crew won’t come back now until at least March 2025. We spoke with our science guru, David Mestre, about the delay and the impact…