Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with word that an influential Democratic member of the General Assembly is chiding Gov. Ned Lamont over his opposition to so-called “overdose prevention centers,” while saying that some recent overdose deaths may have been preventable if the Governor had acted differently (00:40). Blogger and columnist Chris Powell dropped…
Rosanne Cash, singer and songwriter best known for hits litke “Seven Year Ache” and “I Don’t Know Why You Don’t Want Me,” joins Lisa Wexler to talk about growing up with a famous musician father, Johnny Cash, her illustrious career, and her 7/16 show at The Westport Country Playhouse. Image Credit: REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Fairfield First Selectman Bill Gerber passed away yesterday at Yale New Haven Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment for a brain tumor. In his honor, Melissa spoke to many of his fellow city and townleaders and had them send a message of what he meant to them. Image Credit: Melissa Sheketoff
Even lovable Elmo from Sesame Street isn’t safe. Did you see recently on X, formerly known as Twitter, that Elmo’s account was hacked. A series of antisemitic posts has since been deleted but not before thousands, possibly millions saw them. We spoke with our cyber security expert, Dr. Vahid Behzadan, about avoiding an online hack.…
Joseph DeLong Executive Director & CEO of CCM, CT’s largest, nonpartisan organization of municipal leaders, representing towns and cities of all sizes from all corners of the state, with 168 member municipalities, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about why CCM felt several pieces of the affordable housing bill Governor Lamont vetoed needed work to get…
State Representative Josh Elliott formally announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor. Rep. Elliott is the first Democrat to enter the race, with Governor Lamont still deciding whether to seek a third term. We got to know Rep. Elliott and what he stands for following his campaign announcement. IMAGE CREDIT: State Representative Josh…
A CT Examiner article discussing the vetoed massive housing bill still in limbo in Connecticut, Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo is quoted a few times. He snaps back at comments made about his town and we wanted to hear from him directly. Image Credit: Getty Images
A special session is set to happen in the fall to potentially pass a piece of legislation to address our housing crisis in the state. It comes after Governor Lamont vetoed Houe Bill 5002. The conversations to find solutions to make a better version of the bill that works for cities and towns across the…
Shoulder Check is an #HT40 initiative inspiring young men and women to commit to supporting one another through small acts that have a big impact. To show them that ‘being there’ is as simple as a hand on a shoulder. The 3rd Annual Shoulder Check Showcase is happening Thursday, July 24th at Terry Connors Rink…
Host Paul Pacelli kicked off another week on “Connecticut Today” talking about mounting pressure on Governor Ned Lamont by some of his fellow Democrats to raise taxes on Connecticut’s wealthiest individuals (00:50). Greenwich GOP State Sen. Ryan Fazio dropped by to discuss a controversial move regarding a build out of EV charging infrastructure around Connecticut…