Whooping cough cases have tripled in the U.S. this year, raising concerns for parents as the illness spreads rapidly among children. What’s causing the spike? Also, fears over consuming raw milk are on the rise follow bird flu outbreaks. Is it safe to keep drinking raw milk? We asked Dr. Browne of Griffin Hospital. Image…
Right now, the Connecticut meals and beverages tax goes into the general fund. But what if we took a chunk of those millions and put it back into the tourism department budget for our state? Scott Dolch of the CT Restaurant Association is pushing for that. But why? And how does tourism connect to the…
A recent crime report was released revealing some good trends and bad when it comes to our crime rates in Connecticut. To break it all down for us, Commissioner Ronnell Higgins of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, joined us in studio. Image Credit: Eric Urbanowicz
The governor presented his budget address this month to the General Assembly. We wanted to do a deeper dive into some of the items including proposed tax cuts, education funding and housing development. Governor Lamont joined the show with more. Image Credit: Reuters
Dozens of illegal slot machines have been seized this year in Connecticut. Is this a new phenomenon? Where are the machines coming from? Who gets in trouble when the machines are detected? We spoke with Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli of the Department of Consumer Protection. For more information: https://portal.ct.gov/dcp Image Credit: Eric Urbanowicz
Should state workers have to return to the office full time? There’s a Connecticut house bill that forces government employees away from remote options and back to in-person. But how does that work and how likely is it to pass? House Republican Leader Vincent Candelora shared the details of House Bill 5369 and the impact…
A new Yankee Institute report highlighted that the state is spending $1.3 billion dollars for immigration assistance. We wanted to understand exactly where those dollars are going and who loses out because of this spending. We asked state minority leader, Senator Steve Harding. Image Credit: Getty Images
The Beatles said all you need is love. But new research from Gallup shows when it comes to great leadership in the workplace, workers say they really need hope. Career strategist Julie Bauke talked about these findings and why hope is such a gold standard. Image Credit: Getty Images
Available, affordable, workforce housing is nearly impossible to find in our state, which is why it’s a top topic again for the legislative session. Today, there is an opportunity for you to share testimony over the housing crisis and bills being put forward. Maria Weingarten from CT169Strong has the scoop on this year’s questionable proposals.…
Mental health needs continue to be highlighted in our news and in our proposed laws, especially after the pandemic. But a lot of health insurance carriers still don’t cover mental health needs like therapy sessions. We spoke with Comptroller Sean Scanlon about House Bill 6145: An Act Concerning Mental Health and Substance Use Parity, Compliance and…