This week was the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. For the top tech items and trending headlines from this week’s convention, we spoke with Tech Contributor, Ian Sherr. Image Credit: Reuters
Melissa in the Morning: Key Takeaways from ‘State of the State’
The 2025 Legislative Session is officially underway. It kicked off with a state of the state address by Governor Ned Lamont. We broke down some of the major takeaways from the speech and what issues lie ahead for lawmakers, speaking with Senate Minority Leader, Steve Harding. IMAGE CREDIT: Senator Steven Harding / CT Senate Republicans
Melissa in the Morning: AI in Hospitals
A recent article highlighted some solutions for the medical field. It’s common knowledge that hospital systems are facing ongoing staff shortages and there are growing patient demands. Healthcare organizations in Connecticut and across the globe are utilizing artificial intelligence more. We asked Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health about this. IMAGE CREDIT: Dr. Fred Browne…
Melissa in the Morning: Bridgeport School Funding Takeover?
Bridgeport’s acting superintendent of schools and the board of education chair will be in Hartford tomorrow to talk with lawmakers about the nearly $39-million-dollar deficit the district is now facing. Questions about whether the state should take over the finances of the district are now on the table. We asked Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim about…
Melissa in the Morning: 2025 Legislative Session Projections
Ahead of the 2025 legislative session, we spoke with political reporter, Mike Cerulli, about the biggest hot button topics over the next few months. Besides a budget, what will lawmakers debate up in Hartford now through June? IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
Melissa in the Morning: Disturbing Cases
A Sacred Heart University athletics employee faces numerous felony charges for allegedly attempting sexual contact and assault of a 14-year-old girl. The news comes just weeks after a very disturbing case of child sex abuse out of Southbury regarding a 75-year-old man. These two cases in Connecticut beg the question: how common are child sex…
Melissa in the Morning: Fire Dangers
Fast moving wildfires in California this week have engulfed thousands of acres of land and prompting evacuations for close to 50,000 people. From wildfires to the common house fire, we spoke about fire safety with the American Red Cross Connecticut. Jon Basso, Senior Community Disaster Program Manager, shared his expertise in disaster response. Image Credit:…
Melissa in the Morning: Yondr Pouches at School
New Britain is the latest school district to try out the yondr pouches for middle school students. The city joins a short list of school districts to trial the pouches, including Stamford. We spoke with Mayor Erin Stewart about the decision to roll out yondr pouches for the two middle schools in New Britain. We…
Melissa in the Morning: Stamford Ordinances
The full Board of Representatives in Stamford voted to approve the two ordinances last night. It now heads to Mayor Caroline Simmons’ desk for approval. The ordinances have to do with loud speakers on cars and the use of motorized recreational vehicles on city streets and public spaces. Captain Chris Baker with the Stamford Police…
Melissa in the Morning: Bridgeport Schools Audit
The Bridgeport Board of Education is considering a forensic financial audit to figure out why city schools are facing a 38-million-dollar deficit. The board’s Finance Committee has voted to recommend that a forensic audit be conducted to determine the cause and recommend solutions. We spoke with the finance chair of the Bridgeport Board of Education,…