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Host Paul Pacelli kicked off a new week on "Connecticut Today" talking about Democratic state Senate President Pro Tem Martin Looney of New Haven's decision to step away from the General Assembly after 46 years. Is it time for term limits (00:52)? Trumbull GOP State Rep. Dave Rutigliano dropped by to talk about the day's legislative business at the Capitol (16:12). CT169Strong's Maria Weingarten t...

May marks National Moving Month, signaling the start of the year’s busiest season for relocations. You have enough to worry about with a big move; don’t let a shady moving company dupe you out of more money! We spoke with Kristen Johnson of the Better Business Bureau about avoiding a scam. For more information: BBB's moving HQ To vet your moving company: Search for a Registered Mover | FMCSA &...

Legislators on Saturday approved a 28-point-six-billion dollar state budget.  The rare weekend session ends three months of negotiations and will provide hundreds of millions of dollars to cities and towns to avoid property tax increases.  The budget also includes an additional 190-million dollars for education and 100-million dollars for distressed cities and towns. We took a closer look at the a...

Apparently, there is a child welfare reform bill now in the hands of the state Senate. House Bill 5004 passed the House with bipartisan support. It aims to increase oversight and accountability within DCF, following a series of high-profile cases that raised concerns in the past year. We spoke with Acting Child Advocate, Christina Ghio, about a recent suicide case with ties to DCF and what this ne...

Following the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, we noticed the people sitting in the audience; many of them NOT responding to an emergency. We explained "the squirrel dance" and "lizard brain" in emergency situations. 

Host Paul Pacelli talked about the state's gasoline, diesel, and oil prices in light of the U.S.-Iran war on Friday's edition of "Connecticut Today" and wondered just how much more state consumers can tolerate (00:32). Mike Fox, from the Connecticut-based Gasoline & Automotive Service Dealers of America, talked about the state's rising gas and diesel prices (15:08). Finally, Shelton GOP state...

Walk, Bike and Roll to School is a nationwide campaign encouraging students, families, and communities to use active transportation (walking, biking, or rolling) to get to school. It’s happening May 6th and right now, 70 events are planned in Connecticut alone. Apparently, Darien has efforted to do an event, but it hasn’t come without challenges and pushbacks. We got the scoop from Kate Haavick. F...

An investigational pancreatic cancer drug is making headlines because recently published study results showed patients survived an average of 13.2 months after starting treatment, compared to 6.7 months for those receiving standard chemotherapy. Dr. Richard Frank is chief of cancer research at Norwalk Hospital and has been involved with this research. Dr. Frank has also recently published three pa...

Last month, we had Stratford Mayor David Chess in studio, and he discussed a possible financial break through the Homestead Act. The town didn’t end up going through with the idea because of time constraints and staffing needs. But did Connecticut leaders drop the ball on financial relief for homeowners following the crushing 2025 revaluations? We asked our housing expert, Renee Dobos, of Connecti...

Despite the messaging that ‘safety is a top priority’ for Fairfield, firefighters in town say otherwise. Bill Tuttle, President of the Fairfield Firefighters’ Union, wrote a letter to town leaders regarding a lack of attention to a safety officer for the department. We spoke to him to understand the problem better.

Host Paul Pacelli took a look at the latest twist in the 2026 race for Governor on Thursday's "Connecticut Today" (00:33) and also welcomed former State Senate Republican Leader John McKinney's thoughts on the race as well (16:11). Quinnipiac University Assistant Professor of Law John Martin stopped by to chat about this week's decision from the U.S. Supreme Court regarding parts of the Voting Rig...

St. Vincent's Medical Center Comprehensive Stroke Center just earned the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval, raising the bar in patient safety and quality of care in Fairfield County! Jon got a behind the scenes look!

Carly from Levitt Pavilion joined Melissa to wrap up the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour stop in Southport Diner.

HI, He's Lee Ganim, That Garden Guy on WICC and he joins Melissa on the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour to talk about the show and Ganim's Garden Center in Fairfield

Earth Day may have passed BUT Fairfield still has some Earth Day festivities going on! So we talked about them at the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour!

Melissa welcomed Mark Barnhart, the Director of Community & Economic Development for Fairfield, to talk about a couple events coming up!

Fairfield First Selectperson Christine Vitale joined Melissa at the Southport Diner for the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour to talk about all things Fairfield!

On Melissa In The Morning, we love to support our non-profits. So it was only natural to welcome Capalbo Strong on the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour.

Hey Tone! Get Over Here, it's time for your interview on the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour! Melissa and Tony talked about bringing the diner tour to the Southport Diner and his connection to our friends at the Andros Diner

Justin from the Fairfield Fire Department conquered his fear and came on the air as part of the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour!

Michael Testani, the Superintendent of Schools in Fairfield, made a stop at the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour to talk about the changes at school as we get closer to the homestretch!

Former Director of Communications for Governor Ned Lamont and current candidate for State Senate for the 28th district, Rob Blanchard, stopped by the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour!

Melissa welcomed a local teacher from our partners at the Connecticut Education Association to the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour.

Melissa welcomed former Westport First Selectperson and candidate for State Comptroller, Jen Tooker, to the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour!