Representative Jim Himes joins Lisa Wexler to talk about the illegal drug trade the U.S. is not solving, the not-solved government shutdown, and explaining the bee die-offs over the last ten yearsImage Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Is Early Voting A Scam?
Thursday’s “Connecticut Today” kicked off with host Paul Pacelli wondering if the two weeks of early voting in Connecticut actually has negative effects on elections (00:37). CBS News Washington reporter Linda Kenyon updated us on any new developments in the ongoing government shutdown (16:30), while Landmark Legal Foundation Vice-President of Legal Affairs Mike O’Neill weighed…
The Lisa Wexler Show – Municipal Elections Control Most Of Your Life – VOTE
CT Secretary Of The State, Stephanie Thomas joins Lisa Wexler to talk about analyzing data now available on CT early voting habits and what changes may need to be made. Plus CT’s new civics education program: https://portal.ct.gov/sots/education/the-power-of-civics/the-power-of-civics—homeImage Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: Protests on Overpasses
We spoke with Attorney Ed Miller, representing a Fairfield County woman facing charges for protesting on a Connecticut overpass. We dive into the controversy surrounding these cases. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: FDA Announcement
The FDA is moving to streamline the approval process for generic biologic drugs. What kinds of drugs are we talking about and how much of a price reduction could we see from this major change? We asked Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health. For the full FDA press release: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-moves-accelerate-biosimilar-development-and-lower-drug-costs Image Courtesy of Griffin Health
Melissa in the Morning: Check-In with DSS
If the government shutdown continues into November, there will not be enough funds to pay November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) benefits. We checked in with the Department of Social Services Commissioner Andrea Barton Reeves for more.For contact information and more resources: https://portal.ct.gov/dss/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program—snap?language=en_US Image Credit: Getty Image
Melissa in the Morning: Consulting Firm
The state is hiring an outside consulting firm to help the Bridgeport school system. Pennsylvania based Public Works LLC will be working with the district through June of next year. We got an update from interim superintendent of schools, Dr. Royce Avery. Guests are kindly asked to RSVP by Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at noon…
CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Initial Documentation In Mimi Garcia’s Death
Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” wondering – in light of new evidence – if state agencies hold any culpability in the death of 11-year-old Mimi Garcia due to alleged neglect (00:53). CBS News Legal Analyst Thane Rosenbaum talked about the legal implications surrounding a call for President Trump to release federal SNAP benefits…
The Lisa Wexler Show – Northeast Fire-Rescue Elevates Volunteer 9-1-1 Services
Thomas Varanelli, Owner/CEO of Northeast Fire-Rescue, joins Lisa Wexler to talk about why he created Northeast Fire-Rescue to fill the increasing needs of Connecticut’s 9-1-1 resourcesImage Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus
Melissa in the Morning: DSS Understaffing
A new report highlighted the sever understaffing situation at the Department of Social Services and the impact on wait times at its call center. We spoke with Sheldon Toubman, a litigation attorney with Disability Rights Connecticut, about the problem with attracting and retaining staff at DSS and the call to action for lawmakers. Image Credit:…