Melissa in the Morning: What’s the Deal with Greenland?

Melissa in the Morning: What’s the Deal with Greenland?

President-elect Donald Trump says he wants to make Greenland part of the United States. National security educator, Rob Sanders, shared that this purchase proposal is not the first of its kind by a president and what acquiring the island would mean for America. Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Avoid Tax Fraud

Melissa in the Morning: Avoid Tax Fraud

The January 31st deadline is coming up for employers to get their W-2 forms in. Ahead of the tax season, what steps should employees take to avoid fraud? We asked Department of Consumer Protection Commissioner, Bryan Cafferelii, and also details on an upcoming ‘Home Buying/Selling’ Seminar.To sign up for free home seminar: https://portal.ct.gov/homebuying?language=en_US Image Credit: Getty Images

Melissa in the Morning: Stone Academy Settlement

Melissa in the Morning: Stone Academy Settlement

Nearly two years later, we are finally seeing a preliminary settlement following the abrupt closure of Stone Academy. What does that mean for the hundreds of local nursing students impacted? We asked Attorney General William Tong about that and his pushback on using the term “sanctuary cities” and its impact on the immigrant population in…

Melissa in the Morning: Solutions for Major Deficit?

Melissa in the Morning: Solutions for Major Deficit?

Bridgeport school officials made a trip up to Hartford to discuss the nearly $39-million-dollar deficit the district is now facing. Acting Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Royce Avery, was there in front of the state board of education to talk about possible solutions. Image Credit: Getty Images 

Melissa in the Morning: Seclusion Rooms

Melissa in the Morning: Seclusion Rooms

Have you ever heard of seclusion rooms? One Connecticut school district wants more funding for them. It’s Enfield Public Schools requesting more money in the next school budget for them but also facing a lot of controversy surrounding the rooms. Some have even called them prisons for kids. We asked Fran Rabinowitz, executive director of…

Melissa in the Morning: Connecticut Fire Perspective

Melissa in the Morning: Connecticut Fire Perspective

As California wildfires rage on, there are many similarities between what we see out west and at a much smaller scale, what we saw in October of 2024. A brush fire on Lamentation Mountain drained our firefighter resources to the point that we brough in departments from across the country and even Canada. The weather…

Melissa in the Morning: Necklaces Giving Back

Melissa in the Morning: Necklaces Giving Back

As the deadly wildfires in California rage on, one Connecticut jeweler is doing her part to give back. Stefanie Decker, founder and owner of SV Decker in Milford, shared how her palm tree necklace proceeds are benefiting the LA Fire Department.To buy necklaces: svdecker.com Image Credit: Eric Urbanowicz

Melissa in the Morning: Hospital Fiasco

Melissa in the Morning: Hospital Fiasco

The owner of three Connecticut hospitals has filed for bankruptcy protection. Prospect Medical Holdings owns Waterbury, Rockville General and Manchester Memorial hospitals.  While the hospitals are expected to continue operating during chapter eleven bankruptcy process, Connecticut patients and their families are on edge. Senator Jeff Gordon weighed in on the implications this has for Connecticut.…

Melissa in the Morning: 2025 Session Update

Melissa in the Morning: 2025 Session Update

This is the first full week of the 2025 legislative session in Connecticut. What can we expect in Hartford and what drama has already begun among lawmakers? Political reporter, Mike Cerulli, gave us the inside scoop. To see a list of proposed bills: https://cga.ct.gov/ IMAGE CREDIT: Eric Urbanowicz

Melissa in the Morning: UNH Campus Expanding

Melissa in the Morning: UNH Campus Expanding

The University of New Haven just acquired a former railroad salvage property. What will that become and how does that impact current and future Connecticut college students? We spoke with UNH President Jens Frederiksen about the purchase and transformation plans. Image Credit: Getty Images