CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Should Lawmakers Tell Colleges Who To Admit?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Should Lawmakers Tell Colleges Who To Admit?

Host Paul Pacelli started a new week on “Connecticut Today” by looking at a proposal to outlaw so-called “legacy admissions” at Connecticut colleges (00:23). CT NewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill dropped by to chat about third-party White House candidates (11:05) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa in the Morning: Bring on the Blue Lights

Melissa in the Morning: Bring on the Blue Lights

A new piece of legislation would better protect tow truck drivers in Connecticut. Dozens of tow truck drivers are killed every year because drivers don’t slow down and move over when a truck is pulled off on the side of a highway. Salena Khan, founder of Life on the Line Co., is pushing for a…

Melissa in the Morning: Armed Neighborhood Groups

Melissa in the Morning: Armed Neighborhood Groups

Hartford is working to combat crime with several proposals. One of those proposed measures includes armed neighborhood watch groups. In fact, one group rolled out for a shift this past weekend for the first time. Meanwhile, The Hartford City Council is considering a compromised resolution that would bring UNARMED neighborhood block watches to reduce crime.…

Melissa in the Morning: Religious Accommodations at Work

Melissa in the Morning: Religious Accommodations at Work

This is a very religious time of year. For example, Muslims began Ramadan on March 11th, Jews will celebrate Purim on March 23rd and Christians enter Holy Week Sunday March 24th. For Americans who take time off for religious reasons, how do employers handle the holidays and religious accommodations? We got perspective and advice from Mike…

Melissa in the Morning: Troubling Section 27

Melissa in the Morning: Troubling Section 27

As you know, during the legislative session there are hundreds of bills being debated in Hartford. And one bill seems to tackle elections in the state. House Bill 5498 reportedly tackles surveillance at absentee ballot dropboxes, modifications to absentee ballot data and even absentee ballot reforms. However, we were alerted to a controversial section of…

Melissa in the Morning: We have Flute Fever with GBS

Melissa in the Morning: We have Flute Fever with GBS

On Saturday, March 16th, the Greater Bridgeport Symphony is highlighting a powerful member of the instrumental ensemble: the flute. Find out the details for this upcoming show at The Klein in Bridgeport from Maestro Eduardo Leandro and Executive Director, Phyllis Cortese.  For more information: https://gbs.org/ IMAGE CREDIT: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Enter to win: The Play That Goes Wrong

Enter to win: The Play That Goes Wrong

“The Play That Goes Wrong” is coming to the Center Stage Theatre in Shelton on April 19-28, 2024! Tickets are on sale at www.centerstageshelton.org. ENTER TO WIN a pair of tickets to see a performance! About The Show: From Mischief, Broadway masters of comedy, comes the smash hit farce. Welcome to opening night of the…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Changing the State Constitution for Gender?

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – Changing the State Constitution for Gender?

Friday’s “Connecticut Today” with Paul Pacelli featured Connecticut Catholic Conference Executive Director Christopher Healy on a proposed measure – based on gender – that could alter Connecticut’s State Constitution (00:31). State Senate GOP leader Stephen Harding joined us to talk about a new report from the Secretary of the State’s office regarding more alleged voting…

Melissa in the Morning: “Get a Screening & Get off Screens”

Melissa in the Morning: “Get a Screening & Get off Screens”

March is Save Your Vision Month, meant to bring awareness to screen exposure but also the need for regular eye exams. We talked to Dr. Scott Spector of Spector Eye Care in Norwalk about this. He gave his recommendation for when to start screening, how often you need exams and what to look out for…

Melissa in the Morning: 112 Years and Counting!

Melissa in the Morning: 112 Years and Counting!

One in every six women in Connecticut was at one time a Girl Scout and now, the premiere organization for girls is turning 112 years young!  The non-profit’s milestone also coincides with National Girl Scout Week. Diana Mahoney, Chief Executive Officer at Girl Scouts of Connecticut, shared how the organization has evolved over the years,…