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Host Paul Pacelli got Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" underway with word that a law change at the State Capitol might give Connecticut restaurants and bars the ability to sell cannabis-infused beverages alongside alcohol (00:58). Connecticut Energy Marketers Association President Chris Herb explained how crude oil and gasoline prices might be affected by unrest in the Middle East. Chris also offered...

The Education Committee will hold a public hearing tomorrow covering 14 pieces of legislation. Specifically, the first piece of legislation is Senate Bill 7, is getting a lot of attention specifically from Bridgeport students, educators and city leaders (AN ACT CONCERNING EDUCATIONAL EQUITY) We spoke with Joe Sokolovic, Vice Chair of the Bridgeport Board of Education. To see the list of bills and...

It’s no secret; health insurance is beyond expensive; some Connecticut residents have even opted to forgo having insurance. And after subsidies expired in December, Connecticut lawmakers are again trying to find affordability solutions. One idea that has come up in the last several legislative sessions involve association plans. We spoke with Grace Brangwynne, Policy Director covering healthcare a...

The Committee on Children is offering a public hearing today to discuss several bills, including ones to better support DCF. We spoke with Christina Ghio, Acting Child Advocate for the Connecticut Office of the Child Advocate , about some of the bills being proposed.

Monday's "Connecticut Today" kicked off a new week looking at the U.S.-Israeli joint attacks on Iran over the previous weekend. Paul offered his thoughts on the attacks (00:41), and we also welcomed back University of New Haven Professor of National Security Dr. Howard Stoffer to the show for his perspective (13:04). Landmark Legal Foundation Vice-President of Legal Affairs Mike O'Neill broke down...

According to the World Health Organization: in 2019, about 528 million people worldwide were living with osteoarthritis, which was an increase of 113% since 1990.  It’s safe to say that osteoarthritis remains a very common joint disorder in the United States. That’s why a new treatment offered at Norwalk Hospital is such a big deal. We talked to Dr. Christine Chin about radiation therapy. Dr. Chin...

There were concerns over pension offset language in the emergency certified bill that passed the state House and Senate last month. We spoke with Pete Brown, President of the Uniformed Professional Firefighters Association of Connecticut, to understand the language better and its impact on firefighters across the state.

Today is Read Across America Day which is meant to foster a lifelong love of reading in children and to promote literacy. But should this day really focus on the kids? We spoke with Connecticut State Librarian, Deborah Schander, about the importance of parents falling in love with reading again.