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On Friday's "Connecticut Today," host Paul Pacelli broke down the latest numbers from Walletub.com regarding the state's tax burden and discussed possible ways to lower it (00:39). Former Time Magazine Senior Reporter Alain Sanders gave us his thoughts on President Trump's address earlier this week and the firing of former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi (15:20). Finally, former Bridgeport Democra...

We know there’s a real effort from lawmakers to prioritize our volunteer firefighters. What is being discussed in Hartford to support volunteer firefighters better? We had State Representative Kara Rochelle in studio, the daughter of a 50-year-volunteer firefighter in the state. Rep. Rochelle is also the co-chair of the Blue Collar Caucus.

A total of 27 bulletproof vests, valued at more than $12,000, went missing from the state Judicial Branch over a two-year period, creating a possible threat to public safety. That’s according to a recent state audit. We spoke with John Geragosian, state auditor for Connecticut, to learn more. For the full audit report: Judicial Branch FULL_20260324_FY2023,2024.pdf

The CBIA Foundation for Economic Growth & Opportunity released the Connecticut Workforce & Education Strategy Blueprint. It’s a comprehensive plan to align high school workforce programs with the state’s current and future economic needs. We got more details on the report from Dustin Nord, the CBIA Foundation Director. To read the full report: https://www.cbia.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/0...

The Connecticut United Football Club is having its home opener at UConn later this month. We checked in with Andre Swanston, CEO of CT Sports Group which owns the team. He talked about the homecoming, the inaugural season and got his take on the lack of investment from the state when it comes to a permanent stadium. For more information: https://www.mlsnextpro.com/ctunited/

On Thursday's "Connecticut Today," host Paul Pacelli talked about a nasty accident that involved a Connecticut State Police cruiser and a teen driver on the Merritt Park Way to ask if allowing some teens to drive is just too risky (00:28). Former State Senate Republican leader John McKinney drooped by with his weekly Capitol update (15:55)

Things got contentious at this past Monday's Democratic Town Committee meeting in Bridgeport. Jon spoke with two DTC members to get the scoop!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut creates one-to-one mentoring relationships that help young people build confidence, achieve their goals, and realize their full potential. April is National Volunteer Month and if you want a place in the community to make a big impact, maybe being a mentor is the perfect fit! We spoke with Andy Fleischmann, President & CEO at Big Brothers Big Sisters of...

Is smoking cool again? A recent New York Post article highlighted trends going back up and now doctors fear the renewed glamorization of cigarettes could signal younger generations to smoke. Dr. Vinnie Mase with the Yale School of Medicine weighed in on the conversation. For the NY Post article referenced: Smoking is cool again! Here's what you need to know

A new Quinnipiac University poll reveals the trepidations Americans have with artificial intelligence. We spoke with Dr. J, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Associate Chair for Computing, to break down the poll and highlight key takeaways.

We met Owen Weaver, who is running for Connecticut’s 14th State Senate District seat, representing Milford, Orange, parts of West Haven and Woodbridge. For more information: https://www.owforsenate.com/ Image Credit: Eric Urbanowicz

The BA.3.2 variant, commonly known as the ‘cicada’ variant, has been confirmed in more than half of U.S. states, including Connecticut. What is this variant all about and how do we protect ourselves from it? We asked Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health. Image Courtesy of Dr. Fred Browne and Griffin Health

We met Toni Lombardi, who is running for State Representative in the 118th district, representing Milford. For more information: https://www.tonilombardi.com/

Should the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing so-called "birthright citizenship" to anyone born on U.S. soil, be changed or eliminated? Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" wondering what would happen to thousands of Connecticut kids born to illegal immigrants if such changes were made (00:44). We got analysis on U.S. Supreme Court oral arguments in that case...

Should the state of Connecticut get into the student loan business? That's what host Paul Pacelli asked on Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with Gov. Ned Lamont offering up to $10 million to replace Trump White House federal loan cuts (00:46). Quinnipiac University Assistant Professor of Management Dr. Don McAulay discussed the announced sale and move of the WNBA's Connecticut Sun to Houston (16:16)....

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off a new week on "Connecticut Today" asking listeners about any effects - good or bad - from the third round of "No Kings" rallies held around the state the previous weekend (00:16)

Host Paul Pacelli wrapped up the week on Friday's "Connecticut Today" wondering if the General Assembly will tax corporate profits in the state connected to Artificial Intelligence - and in the process - scare away certain businesses (00:30)? We also got the latest political perspectives from Fairfield GOP State Sen. Tony Hwang (16:11) and former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso (21:5...

The U.S. Mint has halted production of new pennies, prompting at least six state legislatures to introduce bills standardizing how retailers round cash transactions to the nearest nickel. Connecticut is NOT one of those states, however, local businesses got advisories from the state earlier this year. We got more perspective from Jack Ciarletto, owner of Kitchen Corner in Fairfield.

It’s our monthly check-in with the American Red Cross Connecticut chapter. We welcome for the first time Danielle Huntington and Kate Georgini from the American Red Cross Blood Services team. And today we are focused on Power Red blood donation, a donation option we’ve recently begun offering in Connecticut during blood drives. For more information to give the gift of blood: https://www.redcrossbl...

Fairfield residents beware: some of you who live near Long Island Sound may not be able to build that in-ground pool you wanted. That is, if a town proposal gets approved. Kathy Braun and Veronica Monahan, members of the town’s planning and zoning commission, explained the reason behind the potential ban and who would be impacted.

April is World Autism Month, focusing on increasing awareness, acceptance, and inclusion for people with autism. The state will be focusing on Autism especially April second up at the capital, thanks to Ashley McClain and her team at LINKED Autism Safety Project. We spoke with her about her work helping people on the spectrum. For more information: https://linkedasp.com/

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Connecticut Department of Transportation is launching a statewide driving awareness and enforcement campaign to crack down on distracted drivers. We spoke with Josh Morgan from the DOT about this as well as local matters like the Cribari Bridge in Westport and millions of dollars for upgrades to certain Metro North branch lines. Public...

A bill being discussed in Hartford would use IQ tests to determine eligibility for Connecticut state benefits. The measure already passed unanimously out of the Human Services Committee and allows more people to qualifies for services. But ranking senator on the committee, Jason Perillo, says it doesn’t necessarily make the impact it should. We also talked about a bill regarding state sales tax br...

State Senator Tony Hwang announced his retirement at the end of his term this year. The Fairfield-based Senator has been in the legislature representing the 28th district for five terms. We got an exclusive in-studio interview with Senator Hwang about his decision and what his future political plans are. To read his recent Op-ed: https://www.ctpost.com/opinion/article/hwang-washington-kings-democr...