Avangrid SVP of Public & Regulatory Affairs, Kim Harriman, joins Lisa Wexler to advocate for rate hikes to make capital improvements in our utility grids. Image Credit: Nando Vidal / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: Public Defender Audit
A new audit report reveals more than $22,000 was spent on a fun-filled day for agency workers and their families, even though it was dubbed an annual meeting day of work. But what does this one day of alarming spending say about the lack of transparency in where our tax dollars go to state government?…
Melissa in the Morning: But is it Unethical?
After accusations surfaced against the Fairfield Republican Town Committee regarding a letter to Fairfield University students, we heard from RTC Chairwoman, Laura Devlin. She shared the details of that letter and gave a rebuttal to the attacks from the other side. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: Letter to College Students
The Fairfield Democratic Town Committee is sounding the alarm over a letter sent to Fairfield University students ahead of the election. The letter was sent by the Republican Town Committee and it’s being called a shocking breach of privacy sent as an unsolicited mass political email to students. We get a better look at the accusation from…
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – A Misunderstood Comment?
Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday’s edition of “Connecticut Today” talking about comments made the previous day by President Joe Biden regarding “supporters” of former President Trump that were interpreted differently by each campaign (00:44). New Haven Fire Department Chief of Operations Dan Coughlin talked about a 4-alarm fire in the city earlier in the day…
Newsline With Brigitte Quinn – COVID Vaccines & “Campaign 2024”: Attorney General William Tong
Joining a mid-week Wednesday’s “Newsline” for the first time was Attorney General William Tong, who spoke to host Brigitte Quinn about some of his concerns with the outcome of the upcoming Presidential election (00:00). Also joining Brigitte on the program was the President of Yale-New Haven Health Urgent Care, who talked about the latest COVID…
The Lisa Wexler Show – Who Is Connecticut’s Cannabis Ombudsman And What Does She Do?
Erin Gorman Esquire, CT’s first-ever cannabis ombudsman, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about why her office was created and what her goals are. Image Credit: Piotrekswat / iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: UB Shooting
A lockdown has been lifted at the University of Bridgeport after a shooting happened inside the dining hall. Police say it appears this was a dispute between two people known to each other and was not an active shooter situation. We spoke with Police Chief Roderick Porter and UB President Danielle Wilken about the incident.…
Melissa in the Morning: Bridgeport Teachers Speak Out
The full Connecticut Education Association report has been released regarding Bridgeport teachers and their outlook on the superintendent. In the 12-page report, teachers outline major issues with the new curriculum, teacher disrespect, lack of communication and shady business conducted behind closed doors without teacher input. We got exclusive testimonies from teachers in the district. Image…
Melissa in the Morning: Clocks Fall Back
Daylight Saving Time will be over this weekend when the clocks fall back an hour. But what are the real medical concerns for people: sleep pattern changes or extreme darkness starting the winter days? We got perspective from Yale Dr. Paul Desan. Image Credit: Getty Images