QU just released its latest poll this week – this time tackling artificial intelligence. It looked at feedback from Americans about AI impact on our lives and the worries around that – but also the medical advances thanks to AI. We spoke about the key takeaways from the poll with Tamilla Triantoro, associate professor of…
Michelle Troconis was convicted in connection with the disappearance and presumed death of Jennifer Farber Dulos. A motion to dismiss a criminal contempt charge was filed this week and Troconis is set to face a judge about it next week. We spoke with Troconis’ attorney, Darnell Crosland. Image Courtesy of Darnell Crosland
Host Paul Pacelli wondered out loud – after seeing opposition at the State Capitol to lower electric bills – if the so-called local “environmentalists” actually want higher energy bills for state consumers (00:46). Wilton Republican Registrar of Voters Annalisa Stravato talked about recent comments made by Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas regarding a Trump…
Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” commenting on a Tax Day proposal from General Assembly Democrats to hike taxes on many upper-income earners (00:45). Hearst Connecticut Media Senior Editor and Columnist Dan Haar chatted with us about energy policy and a controversy surrounding Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas (13:51). CBS News correspondent Olivia…
First Church of Fairfield Senior Pastor, Vanessa Rose, and Holocaust Survivor, Eugene Ginter, join Lisa Wexler to talk about Fairfield’s commitment to interfaith unity, and how Eugene survived the concentration camps, ahead of Fairfield’s 4/23 at 7:30p. Image Credit: Diy13 / iStock / Getty Images Plus
State lawmakers are considering a bill that would add a new tax on sweetened beverages to raise enough money to cover the 110-million-dollars a year needed to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students. State Representative Moira Rader explained the proposal and addressed concerns people have surrounding the need for consistent revenue. Rep. Rader…
Access Health is sounding the alarm about federal subsidies set to expire at the end of the year. It could mean Connecticut residents on exchange plans see their premiums skyrocket more than a thousand dollars than their prices now! We talked to Congressman Himes about the likelihood of extending the subsidies. Image Credit: Getty Images
Marissa Gillett has been confirmed by the state Senate to continue as chair of the Public Utility Regulatory Authority. All eleven Republican state senators walked out of the chamber before yesterday’s vote, claiming the process is corrupt. We got the scoop from Senator Steve Harding about what happened and why. Image Courtesy of Senator Steve…
Prescription Take Back Day is coming up on Saturday April 26th. What is “Drug Take Back Day” and how can people participate? We asked Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli of the CT Department of Consumer Protection about the upcoming event. We also talked about a recent jury duty scam detected last month. Image Credit: Getty Images
Host Paul Pacelli kicked off “Connecticut Today” with his view that the $3.5 million spent yearly on text messaging for prison inmates is well worth it and should be maintained and not eliminated (00:43). Connecticut Inside Investigator reporter Marc Fitch dropped by to chat about a proposed “soda and sweetened beverage tax” being considered at…