K-12 school districts are on edge after a federal program under the CARES act is set to expire. It is leaving CT schools less equipped to make the technology investments needed to operate efficiently. We spoke to Executive Director of CT Association of Public School Superintendents, Fran Rabinowitz, about this and what the legislature needs…
Recently, Melissa plucked a tick off of her son and like many, she has questions. Dr. Browne discussed getting ticks tested, which types of ticks carry Lyme, signs of infection and what other issues ticks can carry beside Lyme. IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus
Senator Richard Blumenthal did a deep dive into his concerns over artificial intelligence. He also addressed what kind of regulation can be in place to better control it and who would be in charge of oversight. ((00:00)) May is mental health awareness month and we want to know if Connecticut has enough resources in place…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to announce his run for President today…ON TWITTER! But this is just one of the many recent examples of powerful people using the social media platform as a news network. But now, with the option to buy a blue checkmark, are we heading down a dark path of reporting?…
It’s no secret; we have a severe housing crisis in our state. We don’t have enough housing for young professionals starting their post graduate career or for aging seniors needing to downsize but not necessarily in need of assisted living. We also are dealing with essential workers living far from the municipalities they serve because…
A Connecticut father lost his son to an opioid overdose and created a non-profit to spread awareness. It’s called Tears From Heaven. We learned all about it from founder Sinco Steendam and got a preview of the Four Corners challenge coming up June first. ((00:00)) Could Connecticut see a return of professional hockey to Hartford?…
Two recent cases this month of animal cruelty brings a question about oversight for in-home rescues and dealing with a mental health crisis. We spoke with UNH professor of forensic science, Virginia Maxwell, about these crimes and what can be done to combat the problem. ((00:00)) About 1 in 50 children are diagnosed with a…
Earlier this week, the CEO of ChatGPT, testified on Capital Hill practically begging for regulation over free open A.I. We spoke with our cyber security expert, Vahid, about the hearing and whether the request for oversight is promising or sketchy. ((00:00)) Bridgeport city officials are hoping the FAA will give a thumbs up to the…
According to estimates from Feeding America, more than 490,000 Connecticut residents struggle with hunger; more than 131,000 children are food insecure. Coming to the Greater Danbury Area in the fall: Food Farmacy. Learn about this new center and what it means for those facing hunger in our state. ((00:00)) May is Mental Health Awareness Month and…
It has bi-partisan support but may be stalled again. We tackled the presumption bill which is meant to better protect firefighters when they are diagnosed with cancer. Connecticut is just one of two states without a presumptive law in place. We heard from local firefighters why this needs to pass now. ((00:00)) What are invisible…