Today’s Pet of the Week is going to be Lambchop. On Guinea Pigs: The Guinea Pig, also called a cavy, is one popular pet! They are relatively easy to care for, docile and are responsive to kind and gentle handling. When handled correctly, guinea pigs enjoy being picked up and carried. They are curious critters and…
Host Paul Pacelli returned to Tuesday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” to chat with Monroe resident Scott Pearson about his petition drive to try change the “Public Benefits” charge on electric bills for state consumers (00:27). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio stopped by with news about the State Department of Transportation (11:55), while Paul added a…
Michael Zarfos, Executive Director, Great Mountain Forest, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about The Woodland Academy, which teaches CT residents how to be the best steward of your forested property. Image Credit: corradobarattaphotos / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Last week, state Republicans called for a special session to tackle high electric rates in Connecticut. Lawmakers say its time for Governor Lamont to take a more aggressive role in working with lawmakers and utility companies to develop a reasonable strategy on energy. Senate Republican Leader Steve Harding broke down the proposal from his party…
HR Brew dropped a new article looking at the importance of interviewing. In the beginning of the August 9th write up:Apparently when it comes to slang and oversharing, the youngest generation in the workplace is not holding back…some recruiters see their behavior as unprofessional…For perspective on the do’s and don’t’s of job interviewing that young workers…
Empty Nesting is not simply a “phase of life.” Empty Nesting Syndrome is a medical issue typically detected after children move out of the house. But what many don’t realize is you don’t have to be a parent to struggle with this. And according to national statistics, the prevalence of depression among empty nesters was…
During our monthly check-in with CSCU Chancellor Terrence Cheng, we learned enrollment is significantly up compared to last year. What is driving the uptick ahead of the new academic year for Connecticut State community colleges and state universities? We also found out about new programs being offered on CSCU campuses this fall. IMAGE CREDIT: CSCU…
State election officials are investigating Fairfield First Selectman Bill Gerber and State Representative Jennifer Leeper. The investigation is over the use of the town Instagram account and claims that there were posts promoting political campaigns on the town account. The complaint was filed by Republican Town Committee Chair Laura Devlin who joined the show for…
Lisa Wexler answers listener calls about legal options for people with Schizophrenia and how best to protect assets of elderly parents. Image Credit: VectorFusionArt / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Senator Richard Blumenthal joins Lisa Wexler to talk about banning weighted infant sleep products and testing a new car that can tell if you are drunk and won’t let you drive. Do you think you have a right to drive drunk? What if the car refuses to let you? Image Credit: REUTERS/Michelle McLoughlin