We met Dan Lent, Republican candidate for First Selectman in Easton. For more information: https://www.lent4easton.org/ IMAGE CREDIT: Eric Urbanowicz
Melissa in the Morning: “State Government Corruption”
State Republicans are sounding the alarm about what they call “a culture of corruption in state government.” Today senate and house Republicans are set to introduce proposals – that include efforts to increase transparency especially when it comes to abuse of taxpayer dollars. For more information on these proposals, we spoke with House Minority Leader,…
Melissa in the Morning: Online Risk Mapping Tool
The state launched a new online risk mapping tool that allows Connecticut homeowners and businesses to assess their property’s risk from flooding, wildfires, and other perils to better understand their insurance needs. We got a better understanding of how to use the tool and why it can be impactful for residents from Connecticut Insurance Department…
Melissa in the Morning: General Election Coming
We sat down with Secretary of the State. Stephanie Thomas, about the upcoming general election November 4th. For more information on voting in CT: https://portal.ct.gov/sots/election-services/voter-information/voter-fact-sheet IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff
Melissa in the Morning: Fire Prevention Week
This week is Fire Prevention Week and the theme for this year’s fire prevention week is safety around lithium-ion batteries in your home. Lithium-ion batteries are in just about everything including kids’ toys. The campaign stresses how important it is to buy, charge, and recycle these batteries safely. We spoke more about this with Bridgeport’s…
Melissa in the Morning: National Physician Assistant Week
It’s National Physician Assistant (PA) Week and national data shows the job continues to grow in popularity. As of 2024, there are approximately 189,907 board‑certified PAs in the U.S.; a growth of 27.8% over the past five years. But what is the role of a PA and how has it evolved over time in US…
Melissa in the Morning: Letizia’s Pizza
It’s October! Time to get in on their specialty pie ONLY THIS MONTH and all proceeds help Connecticut residents battling cancer. We spoke with Dennis and Danny from Letizia’s about their annual campaign and also the big news landing on the top 100 list for best pizza spots in the state! IMAGE CREDIT: Eric Urbanowicz
Melissa in the Morning: CT Manufacturing Report
Workforce challenges, rising costs, supply chain shifts, and policy uncertainty remain key obstacles to the growth of Connecticut manufacturing according to a new report. CBIA just released its 2025 Connecticut Manufacturing Report and found that 82% of manufacturers have difficulty finding and retaining workers. Chris DiPentima, CBIA president and CEO, shared other key takeaways from…
Melissa in the Morning: Collision on the Runway
It wasn’t a close call; it was a full-blown collision! Two Delta Air Lines regional jets collided on the taxiway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport Wednesday night. What could have led to this? We asked retired commercial airline pilot, Paul Zielinski, for perspective on this case and insight about LaGuardia’s runways. Image Credit: Getty Images
Melissa in the Morning: High School Credentials
The state announced the release of Connecticut’s first comprehensive list of more than 300 validated Industry Recognized Credentials. But what are those and why does it matter to local high schoolers? We asked Deputy Commissioner Charles Hewes, from the Connecticut Department of Education. For more information: https://portal.ct.gov/irclist Image Credit: Getty Images