CT Today With Paul Pacelli – The Feds Screw Up … Again!

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – The Feds Screw Up … Again!

Connecticut mom and media personality Shelly Sindland talked about the difficulties she’s facing – like many families all over the country – in trying to deal with a new online federal college financial aid “FAFSA” portal (00:29). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio updated us on some key pieces of legislation facing the General Assembly (14:01),…

The Lisa Wexler Show – Superpowers Of The Octopus

The Lisa Wexler Show – Superpowers Of The Octopus

Affectionally dubbed the “octopus whisperer”, acclaimed author Sy Montgomery joins Lisa Wexler to talk about her latest book that explores the extraordinary life of one of nature’s most intelligent and complex animals in SECRETS OF THE OCTOPUS. Image Credit: Naomi Kotek / iStock / Getty Images Plus

Melissa in the Morning: “I Am Different”

Melissa in the Morning: “I Am Different”

A local author shares her latest children’s book I Am Different addressing inclusion. Find out about Michelle Artis, her inspiration behind the book and the connection to her son, Aydin. Image Courtesy Of Eric Urbanowicz

Melissa in the Morning: Ever Heard of VFO?

Melissa in the Morning: Ever Heard of VFO?

You’ve heard of PTO…but what about V-TO? Crunchbase, a private company data provider, has been offering “volunteering time off” (VTO) to its employees since 2018. They say it’s a major benefit for workers and some studies are backing that up. Recently, a study from Oxford University found volunteering is a major benefit for workers with…

Melissa in the Morning: Pulling Back on Compulsive Gambling

Melissa in the Morning: Pulling Back on Compulsive Gambling

The National Council on Problem Gambling estimates that about five million Americans struggle with compulsive gambling. However, only around 8 percent of these individuals will ever seek help for their problem. Connecticut made online gambling and sports betting legal in 2021 and the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling has reported a huge spike in calls…

Melissa in the Morning: Road Safety Bills

Melissa in the Morning: Road Safety Bills

We are in the midst of the legislative session and several road safety bills have been voted out of committee and could see the light of day by May. We get the details from Alec Slatky from AAA about these pieces of legislation including work zone speed cameras and lowering the blood alcohol limit to…

Melissa in the Morning: Early Voting in CT

Melissa in the Morning: Early Voting in CT

For the first time in Connecticut history, we have rolled out early voting starting today ahead of the primaries April second. Secretary of the State, Stephanie Thomas, joined us for everything you need to know ahead of casting your vote at the polls. Plus, we touched on legislation surrounding elections being debated in Hartford including…

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – EV Owners Need To Pay Up

CT Today With Paul Pacelli – EV Owners Need To Pay Up

Host Paul Pacelli started a new week on “Connecticut Today” wondering why Connecticut allows EV drivers to get away with not contributing to the state’s transportation fund (00:33). Sacred Heart University Political Science Professor/Scholar in Residence Dr. Gary Rose commented on the current news surrounding former President Donald Trump (12:54), while CT NewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger…

Enter to win: 1964 The Tribute

Enter to win: 1964 The Tribute

1964 The Tribute is coming to the Palace in Stamford on Saturday, April 27th. Tickets are on sale at www.palacestamford.org. ENTER TO WIN a pair of tickets!