Melissa in the Morning: CT Cold Case Closure?

Melissa in the Morning: CT Cold Case Closure?

A Connecticut cold case that dates back twenty years now has some closure. Police believe they found the killer in a 2005 murder case in Windsor Locks. And what’s surprising is this case doesn’t just involve Connecticut. For the investigative report, we spoke with News 8 reporter, Jeff Derderian. For Jeff’s story: https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/hartford/suspect-in-2005-windsor-locks-murder-appears-in-court/ Image Courtesy…

Melissa in the Morning: Autism Diagnosis Rates

Melissa in the Morning: Autism Diagnosis Rates

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he wants to move away from what he calls an “ideology” that the rising rate of autism in the U.S. is the result of better diagnoses. The Secretary of Health and Human Services contradicted the CDC after releasing its latest report of rising autism diagnoses in the nation. We got…

Melissa in the Morning: Artificial Intelligence Poll

Melissa in the Morning: Artificial Intelligence Poll

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…

Melissa in the Morning: Michelle Troconis Back in Court

Melissa in the Morning: Michelle Troconis Back in Court

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

Melissa in the Morning: Proposed Sweetened Beverage Tax

Melissa in the Morning: Proposed Sweetened Beverage Tax

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…

Melissa in the Morning: Premiums going up?

Melissa in the Morning: Premiums going up?

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

Melissa in the Morning: Walk Out

Melissa in the Morning: Walk Out

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…

Melissa in the Morning: Drug Take Back Day

Melissa in the Morning: Drug Take Back Day

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

Melissa In The Morning: Soda Tax

Melissa In The Morning: Soda Tax

State lawmakers are considering a bill that would add a new tax on soda and juice to pay for free meals in schools.  The proposal would add the tax on sweetened beverages, syrups and powders to fund free breakfasts and lunches for all public school students in Connecticut. What is the likelihood of this bill…

Melissa in the Morning: Proactive about Cancer

Melissa in the Morning: Proactive about Cancer

There’s a new cancer prevention program for hundreds of firefighters across Connecticut. Starting May 1, career firefighters who are enrolled on the state employee health plan or Partnership Plan will be eligible for a free preventative scan every two years. We got more details on this new program and its purpose from Comptroller Sean Scanlon.…