Melissa in the Morning: Unruly Fans

Melissa in the Morning: Unruly Fans

We are seeing a lot of recent examples of unruly fans at Major League Baseball games. Unsportsmanlike conduct from fans and coaches has been an growing problem since the pandemic and our state has been working to combat it. We checked in with CIAC Executive Director, Glenn Lungarini, to talk about the issue and how…

Melissa in the Morning: Shelton Updates

Melissa in the Morning: Shelton Updates

A state grant will bring new housing to Shelton. Governor Lamont announced that $2.9 million in funding would go to remediate two properties on Canal Street in Shelton. Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti talked about these former industrial sites and the remediation process now. He also discussed his desire to create a regional special education school…

Melissa in the Morning: The $190 Million

Melissa in the Morning: The $190 Million

A recent CT Mirror article revealed that the Lamont Administration discovered around $190 million dollars in revenue after the budget passed last month. How can this happen and what happens with that extra money now? We asked House Minority Leader Vin Candelora. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: DOT Updates

Melissa in the Morning: DOT Updates

From proposed rail fares to a left lane rule, we checked in with Josh Morgan of the Connecticut Department of Transportation. We also talked about the latest with the sinkhole situation in Stratford. Image Credit: Melissa Sheketoff

Melissa in the Morning: Running for Governor?

Melissa in the Morning: Running for Governor?

Is another prominent Republican in our state thinking about running for governor? Hearst Media recently shared that Senator Ryan Fazio is weighing his options for a 2026 gubernatorial run. We spoke to him about it. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff

Melissa in the Morning: DCF Audit

Melissa in the Morning: DCF Audit

A new DCF performance audit looked at the state department’s response to children missing from care. It identified internal control deficiencies, noncompliance with laws and a need for improvement in practices. The report looks at the fiscal years that ended June 30, 2021, 2022, and 2023. Senator Jason Perillo, Ranking Senator on the Committee on…

Melissa in the Morning: Business Scammers

Melissa in the Morning: Business Scammers

A new report reveals the severe impact of business scammers who can steal hundreds of thousands of dollars in a flash without proper protection. Kristen Johnson of the Better Business Bureau serving Connecticut shared key takeaways from the report and tips to protect yourself. For more on this study: Business Scam Study

Melissa in the Morning: Immunity Deals

Melissa in the Morning: Immunity Deals

As the Raul Valle trial continues in Milford Superior Court, we asked our legal expert on the show about the case. We asked Attorney Bill Bloss, not involved in the case, about how immunity deals work and the impact of seeing so many young people taking the stand during the trial. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Fallen Heroes Fund

Melissa in the Morning: Fallen Heroes Fund

Governor Lamont signed a bill into law dubbed the Fallen Heroes Fund. It’s an expansion of the Fallen Officer Fund, which provides survivor benefits to the families of fallen police officers. This modified law now expands its availability to include the families of all first responders, including firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics. Comptroller Sean Scanlon spearheaded…

Melissa in the Morning: Manresa Island Update

Melissa in the Morning: Manresa Island Update

Norwalk is celebrating a major milestone for Manresa Island: the demolition of three 7.5-million-gallon steel oil tanks. The removal reportedly marks the first major physical step in transforming the abandoned and polluted industrial site into a vibrant community park, unlocking 76,000 square feet of new park space. We talked about it with Jessica Vonashek, executive…