Melissa in the Morning: Farm Fresh Connecticut

Melissa in the Morning: Farm Fresh Connecticut

Connecticut learned in 15 months, one million pounds of locally grown, healthy food made it to people who rely on food pantries in our state. Commissioner of the Dept. of Agriculture, Bryan Hurlburt, talked about the significance of these findings. We also learned about resources to explore the more than 5,000 farms in our state.…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Please, Take a Breath and Relax

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Please, Take a Breath and Relax

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off a new week on “Connecticut Today” by discussing the latest indictment of former President Donald Trump and his defenders (0:24). Former Time Magazine D.C. reporter and Professor Emeritus Alain Sanders shared his thoughts on the Trump indictment (11:28). CTNewsJunkie columnist Terry Cowgill stopped by for his weekly update (23:31). Image…

The Lisa Wexler Show – Pet Trusts

The Lisa Wexler Show – Pet Trusts

Lisa Wexler answers how to protect your pets if you die. #pettrusts Image Credit: Dmitry Belyaev / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa in the Morning: Housing Bill Troubles

Melissa in the Morning: Housing Bill Troubles

We know the 2023 legislative session ended with approval for Senate Bill 998. Senator Ryan Fazio was not too keen on the bill and shared his concerns surrounding the language, especially its implications for fair housing legislation. ((00:00)) Take two: David Eldridge announced he’s throwing his hat in the ring again to run for Shelton…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Another Trump Indictment

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: Another Trump Indictment

A jam-packed Friday edition of “Connecticut Today” featured host Paul Pacelli diving into former President Donald Trump’s criminal indictment with an analysis from our midday host Erick Erickson (0:37). Fairfield GOP State Sen. Tony Hwang explained the new red light and speed camera law coming to Connecticut (9:25). We were joined by Wes Davis, author…

Cooking with Claud: Lemon Bars

Cooking with Claud: Lemon Bars

INGREDIENTS:2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup powdered sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch¾ cup of butter4 eggs (lightly beaten)1/5 cups granulated sugar¼ cup of half & half, light cream, skim milk (whatever you prefer)1 tablespoon of lemon peel (fresh preferred — can use lemon juice if needbe) Bake 350 degrees 18-20 minutes for crust

Melissa in the Morning: Budget Breakdown

Melissa in the Morning: Budget Breakdown

Senate Minority Leader Kevin Kelly came in studio to do a deeper dive into the two-year, 51-billion-dollar approved during this session. We talked about the tax cuts, the education investments and one thing that wasn’t snuck into the 832-page document…((00:00)) A groundbreaking today is paving a new future for Connecticut veterans at Homes for the…

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: A Zoning Stalemate?

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli: A Zoning Stalemate?

Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli welcomed www.ct169strong.org spokesperson Maria Weingarten to chat about the last-minute zoning bill that was approved by the General Assembly (0:34). Heritage Foundation analyst Steven Bradbury gave us his thoughts on the Canadian wildfires (12:42). We welcomed www.OnlyInBridgeport.com blogger Lennie Grimaldi for his weekly update (20:46), while Paul had some thoughts on the just-concluded…

The Lisa Wexler Show – CII Senior Reporter Marc Fitch

The Lisa Wexler Show – CII Senior Reporter Marc Fitch

Dr. Christine M. Cocchiola, DSW, LCSW joins Lisa Wexler for Part 2 of CII Senior Reporter, Marc Fitch’s in-depth, eye-opening investigation on if the CT’s family court system is ignoring abuse. Image Credit: AndreyPopov / iStock / Getty Images Plus