As you know, Nikki Haley suspended her Republican presidential primary bid. So, what does that really mean for voters in Connecticut ahead of the election later this year; especially independent and unaffiliated voters? We spoke with Scott McLean, professor of political science at Quinnipiac University.
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Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli started with Paul’s thoughts on how many progressive media members arrogantly treat the political concerns of those who might disagree with them (00:34). Quinnipiac University Political Science Prof. Scott McLean dropped by to analyze Nikki Haley’s exit from the GOP presidential race (13:45). Yankee Institute staffer Andrew Fowler filled us in on a brewing controversy regarding school funding in Connecticut (24:40), while Hearst Connecticut Media columnist and editor Dan Haar gave us his weekly update (33:58)
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“Don’t think of it as a mall; think of it as a district within the town of Trumbull.” THIS is the new concept for the future of the Trumbull Mall. Earlier this week, town officials and residents met to hear updated studies on the property and hear suggestions about what can go in that space to attract more people and dollars to the town. Dan Onofrio of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council was at that meeting and gave us the scoop on what was presented.
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March marks the annual Red Cross Month which has been around for more than 80 years. We learned the history of the Red Cross and how much volunteers have done in just the last year for Connecticut. We also got an update on our blood donation crisis in the country. We spoke with Richard Branigan, the new CEO for the American Red Cross Connecticut and Rhode Island Region.
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The Connecticut Department of Transportation, state police and local law enforcement are working together to crack down on excessive speeding on our roadways. But this time, the focus is on rural roads across the state. Right now, through the end of May, a new initiative is detecting speeders and educating them on the dangers of putting the pedal to the metal. We got the scoop from Connecticut State Police Sgt. Christine Jeltema.
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With 8 different guinea pigs currently up for adoption in our Westport location, we thought it fitting to feature Pistachio!
Pistachio is a cute little 4-month-old guinea pig. He’s black, white, and brown, and loves a good cuddle!
Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli featured a chat with Stonington GOP State Rep. Greg Howard – who’s also a police officer – on a promised crackdown on reckless drivers by the Connecticut State Police (00:24). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio briefed us again on a big environmental bill being unveiled at the State Capitol (09:56)
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According to The Wall Street Journal, 52% of college graduates have jobs that don’t require a degree. More and more studies are showing that a college degree is not always a game changer in the career game. So, why is there still the misconception that college is a non-negotiable? And is the advice are we giving our kids outdated and more harmful than helpful? We got perspective from career strategist, Julie Bauke.
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The 2023 Bridgeport mayoral election may finally be over. But the bigger issue of voter fraud still lingers and questions surrounding shady politics are still unanswered. Just how long has election fraud been a problem in the park city and what needs to happen at the state level to create accountability for clean elections? We got perspective from retired state superior court judge, Carmen Lopez.
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Nuvance Health and Northwell Health, two nonprofit, mission-driven healthcare organizations, announced a merger serving communities across two states. Northwell and Nuvance Health reported they will combine the strengths of both organizations and advance the level of care for patients in New York and Connecticut. The new regional system will bring greater access to primary, specialty and hospital care through a massive network of combined 14,500 providers and over 1,000 sites of care, including 28 hospitals. So, what does this mean for Nuvance hospitals in our state? We asked Norwalk Hospital President Peter Cordeau.
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