Host Paul Pacelli jump-started a new week on “Connecticut Today” by pointing out the hypocrisy from some of our elected leaders when it comes to urban gun violence (00:56). University of New Haven criminal justice lecturer and former Supervisory Secret Service Agent Bobby McDonald commented on a new report regarding errors made by the agency…
State Representative, serving the 147th district, Matthew Blumenthal, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about adding environmental rights to our state constitution balanced with CT’s housing legislation, the Absentee Voting for Everyone amendment on the ballot this fall, and ratepayer energy concerns. Image Credit: Darylann Elmi / iStock / Getty Images Plus
This week, there’s a wonderful opportunity to check out the Wall the Heals in Bridgeport, thanks to the Port 5 National Association of Naval Veterans. Brian Turco is the Executive Officer of Port 5 NANV and shared the significance of the traveling replicated Vietnam War Wall from DC being here in Connecticut. The Wall That…
For the first time, Attorney General William Tong addressed his part in attacking the Success Village complex between Bridgeport and Stratford. The attorney general spoke with us about his behind-the-scenes work and how his letter to bankruptcy court could have helped in a big way swaying the judge to toss a chapter 11 filing. IMAGE…
UConn upper classmen are reporting a major housing crisis across all five UConn campuses following a record number of incoming freshmen this year. We asked Senator Bob Duff about his talks with UConn’s president about this issue. Image Credit: Getty Images
“Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli opened Friday’s show wondering what – if anything – can be done to prevent student-generated school threats (00:25). Author, columnist and historian Max Boot talked about his new book, “Reagan: His Life and Legend” (07:41) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus
Historian and award-winning author, Arlen Schumer, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about hosting The Westport Library’s The Twilight Zone Symposium 9/26/24 – 9/29/24. Image Credit: Tracy Molero / iStock / Getty Images Plus
According to new state report, Connecticut’s unemployment rate dropped in August and July. State Republicans are specifically calling attention to manufacturing jobs and the struggle filling positions. We spoke to Connecticut’s Chief Manufacturing Officer, Paul Lavoie, to get a better understanding of the challenges filling manufacturing positions and how the state is tackling the problem.…
United Illuminating’s plans to install monopoles that will greatly impact Fairfield and Bridgeport. Because of House Bill 5507, The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) could have a stronger voice in decisions about where utilities infrastructure is placed. We spoke with First Selectman Bill Gerber about the call to action for residents. S end…
Connecticut is tied for seventh place in the entire country for longest emergency room visits. Research shows the average time people spend in the ER at Norwalk and Stamford Hospitals is more than three hours. But besides long waits, many residents are worried about ER security in the waiting area. We talked about how this…