State Republicans are sounding the alarm about what they call “a culture of corruption in state government.” Today senate and house Republicans are set to introduce proposals – that include efforts to increase transparency especially when it comes to abuse of taxpayer dollars. For more information on these proposals, we spoke with House Minority Leader,…
Host Paul Pacelli opened a new week on “Connecticut Today” with his thoughts on the possibility of the Trump White House dispatching additional National Guard troops to back up ICE agents in many Democratic-leaning cities (00:38). Connecticut Inside Investigator reporter Marc Fitch updates the current controversies surrounding PURA – the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (15:37).…
Jane Goodall Center Chair, Dr. Hannah Reynolds, a professor at Western Connecticut State University, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about honoring the remarkable Jane Goodall.Image Credit: REUTERS
The state launched a new online risk mapping tool that allows Connecticut homeowners and businesses to assess their property’s risk from flooding, wildfires, and other perils to better understand their insurance needs. We got a better understanding of how to use the tool and why it can be impactful for residents from Connecticut Insurance Department…
We sat down with Secretary of the State. Stephanie Thomas, about the upcoming general election November 4th. For more information on voting in CT: https://portal.ct.gov/sots/election-services/voter-information/voter-fact-sheet IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
It’s National Physician Assistant (PA) Week and national data shows the job continues to grow in popularity. As of 2024, there are approximately 189,907 board‑certified PAs in the U.S.; a growth of 27.8% over the past five years. But what is the role of a PA and how has it evolved over time in US…
This week is Fire Prevention Week and the theme for this year’s fire prevention week is safety around lithium-ion batteries in your home. Lithium-ion batteries are in just about everything including kids’ toys. The campaign stresses how important it is to buy, charge, and recycle these batteries safely. We spoke more about this with Bridgeport’s…
It’s October! Time to get in on their specialty pie ONLY THIS MONTH and all proceeds help Connecticut residents battling cancer. We spoke with Dennis and Danny from Letizia’s about their annual campaign and also the big news landing on the top 100 list for best pizza spots in the state! IMAGE CREDIT: Eric Urbanowicz
Host Paul Pacelli opened Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with his support for a Trump White House-authorized U.S. military strike against an alleged “narcoterrorist” boat operating in the Caribbean (00:58). CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi joined us live from the White House with more details about that Trump action against alleged drug cartels (15:17). The…
Author, law professor, CBS legal and Middle East analyst, and Distinguished University Professor at Touro University, Thane Rosenbaum joins Lisa Wexler to talk about his recently released book: Beyond Proportionality: Israel’s Just War in GazaImage Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus