Following the 2024 election, we wanted to talk to Connecticut’s governor about finding unity in our state politics despite controversy nationwide. Image Credit: Reuters
Melissa in the Morning: Tina Courpas
Meet Tina Courpas, the newly elected state representative for the 149th District representing parts of Greenwich and North Stamford. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: Failed Charter in Shelton
For a third time in four years, Shelton residents overwhelmingly rejected a charter revision for the city. We spoke with Mayor Mark Lauretti about it. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: Congressman Jim Himes
Congressman Himes has been reelected to represent Connecticut’s Fourth District in Washington DC. We spoke with Himes about his win and got his reaction to post-election results. Image Credit: Reuters
Melissa in the Morning: Senator Ryan Fazio
Senator Ryan Fazio was reelected to serve the 36th District State Senate seat representing Stamford, New Canaan and Greenwich. We spoke about his win and got his reaction to false narratives spread about the Connecticut Republican Party. IMAGE CREDIT: Senator Ryan Fazio
Melissa in the Morning: Senator-Elect Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox
Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox has been elected to become the next State Senator representing the 22nd District following Marilyn Moore’s exit from the seat. We spoke about Gadkar-Wilcox’s goals in her new role. IMAGE CREDIT: Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox
Melissa in the Morning: Porch Pirate Season
Three college roommates in Bridgeport are getting national attention for chasing after a porch pirate. It led to a conversation with our crime prevention expert about how to protect yourselves from porch pirates, especially during the holiday season. Image Credit; Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: FAFSA Woes
Millions of students apply each year for financial aid through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid also known as FAFSA. Since the 2023-24 rollout, we’ve heard about many delays and tech issues causing problems for families. We asked the state how Connecticut is handling FAFSA and what we can expect with the updated rollout…
Melissa in the Morning: Street Takeovers
Two street takeover situations happened in New Haven just days apart. As we reported, over the weekend three people were arrested in the Elm city for a street takeover, and late last month, a viral video shows a street takeover on the Q-bridge! Sgt. Luke Davis with the Connecticut State Police. Image Credit; Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: Food Insecurity
November is month tied to the theme of “giving back” and we want to focus on people with food insecurity. It may surprise you how many people in Connecticut don’t know where their next meal will come from on a regular basis. Jason Jakubowski, President and CEO of Connecticut Foodshare, gave us real-time statistics to…