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Host Paul Pacelli chose Tuesday Primary Day in Connecticut to look at a recent New York Times breakdown of voting trends between Democrats and Republicans, with some troubling numbers for the Democratic Party (00:52). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio used her weekly update to chat about some controversial remarks from a state legislator regarding Connecticut residents who choose not to attend college (15:06). University of New Haven Associate Professor of Accounting, Finance, and Taxation Dr. Jim Mohs dropped by to talk about the nation's economy, including the controversies over tariffs and job numbers (24:27). CBS News Reporter Aaron Navarro joined us from Washington with the latest on ICE deportations and more possible expanded enforcement (33:25) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Statistics reveal that a significant number of young athletes feel intense pressure from parents, with up to 45% leaving sports due to this pressure and 70% experiencing sports-related stress or anxiety. Kevin Reid, a Monroe native, co-wrote an insightful book called The Sideline, the Clipboard and the Whistle. It's a story about raising a daughter all the way from her first youth soccer game to Division 1 college athletics, and doing it without losing your mind or your relationship along the way. For book purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Sideline-Clipboard-Whistle-Sidelines-Scholarships-ebook/dp/B0FJVYD3DK Image Credit: Getty Images

A CT Insider report revealed hundreds of state employees work remotely from states outside of Connecticut. Not only is that a concern money-wise, but even relationally you have to wonder if this is a good idea to have someone living in Texas handling matters for Connecticut. We talked to Senator Steve Harding about this. Image Courtesy of Senator Steve Harding

The European Union is now prohibiting the use of a key chemical ingredient in some gel nail polishes and other cosmetic products. The ban reportedly targets the use of TPO, which was classified as a type of “reproductive toxicant” by European regulators. We talked to Dr. Andrew Levi from Park Avenue Fertility and Reproductive Medicine about TPO and whether there are higher risks of infertility for women. For more information: https://parkavefertility.com/ Image Credit: Getty Images

Pediatricians and psychologists are sounding the alarm about artificial intelligence stuffed animals. They may look fun but can replace parent-child bonding and also bring privacy concerns. We spoke with Melissa Whitson, professor of Psychology from the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of New Haven, about this latest tech trend impacting kids. Image Credit: Getty Images

Tonight, the Fairfield National Little League team will be honored at Yankee Stadium. After winning 3rd place overall in the Little League World Series, head coach Brian Palazzolo got a call from the team and shared his reaction to the invite.  IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff

Host Paul Pacelli kicked off another week on "Connecticut Today" looking at a recent CT Insider investigation into some high-dollar state employees who work remotely and reside outside Connecticut (00:32). State House GOP leader Vin Candelora joined us to chat about rumors that state pension money might be used to invest in the WNBA's Connecticut Sun (16:53) Image Credit: Getty Images / DigitalVision

There are a few forums and events coming up this month and next between Derby and Ansonia. From a senior fair to veterans' forum and finally an education forum, we got the details from State Representative Kara Rochelle. To get Rep. Rochelle's newsletters with more information, email: kara.rochelle@cga.ct.gov Image Credit: Melissa Sheketoff

Amid an investigation of an alleged captivity case in Waterbury and many other criticisms towards the Department of Children and Families, the commissioner retired. A new interim commissioner has been appointed but there are still a lot of questions following the abrupt exit of the former commissioner. We talked more about it with Senator Jason Perillo, ranking senator for the Committee on Children.   Image Credit: Eric Urbanowicz

A new report from United Way shows that more and more Connecticut residents are falling under the “Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed,” also known as ALICE population. How many people are we talking and why are the numbers going up drastically? We asked Daniel Fitzmaurice, Director of Advocacy for United Way of Connecticut. For the full ALICE report: https://www.unitedforalice.org/key-findings/connecticut Image Credit: Getty Images

On Friday's "Connecticut Today," both host Paul Pacelli (00:38) and GOP State Senate leader Steve Harding (14:18) both discussed the State of Connecticut possibly buying a minority stake in the WNBA's Connecticut Sun to prevent the team from relocating to another market. Former Bridgeport State Rep. Chris Caruso dropped by with his weekly wrap-up (21:56). We also welcomed Alice Lovejoy, author of, "Tales of Militant Chemistry: The Film Factory in a Century of War" (31:47) Image Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday's "Connecticut Today" wondering if the latest announced minimum wage increase in Connecticut is too onerous for many businesses to deal with (00:40). Greenwich GOP State Sen. Ryan Fazio dropped by to talk about big endorsements he's received for the 2026 Governor's race (14:44). CBS News legal analyst Thane Rosenbaum detailed a lawsuit filed by Washington, D.C., trying to stop the use of National Guard troops there by the Trump White House (20:07) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Not even a week into the new school year – and a new report shows Connecticut is getting some better grades! New data was just released by the Connecticut State Department of Education looking at academic performance and chronic absenteeism. To break down the numbers and share key takeaways, we spoke with Ajit Gopalakrishnan, Chief Performance Officer of the Connecticut State Department of Education. For the full report: https://portal.ct.gov/sde/press-room/press-releases/2025/connecticut-students-see-gains-in-test-scores-and-attendance Image Credit: Getty Images

It sure is expensive to do business in Connecticut! But don't just take my word for it…a new survey co-produced by CBIA found that costs are rising for more than 90% of firms. And that's on top of workforce challenges and general uncertainty. CBIA Foundation Director, Dustin Nord, did a breakdown of the 2025 Survey of Connecticut Businesses and shared key takeaways. For the full report: https://www.cbia.com/economy/2025-survey-of-connecticut-businesses/?_cldee=-b0T7O7slSGzzAlOzxnXRbUsTULQyxkApUTJOpN7kRU56g2jMfxnA7tAYhVmECeICFITjZU1iLVtRF3-Inc1uA&recipientid=contact-e850fef8fdedea1180e8005056a9116f-8d8a065f9d6b4606ba687335108ef18e&esid=e6e450b7-1588-f011-b4cc-000d3a364952 Image Credit: Getty Images

It's no secret, Connecticut's non-profit organizations need support. We also have grassroots programs and ideas to better communities but a lot of times, those ideas need money to happen. Have you ever heard of the Connecticut Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program? It's a type of corporation business tax credit that can really help! Commissioner Mark Boughton of the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services explains. For more information: https://portal.ct.gov/drs/credit-programs/neighborhood-assistance/neighborhood-assistance-act-tax-credit-program Image Credit: Getty Images

Newly appointed Fairfield First Selectman, Christine Vitale, joined the show. We got to know her better, her perspective on a possible special election and the shocking reversal decision on a monopoles proposal made by the Connecticut Siting Council. Image Courtesy of Christine Vitale

A controversial decision made by Governor Lamont is still not sitting well with many. Governor Lamont vetoed House Bill 5002 and is planning a special session in the next few weeks to create a better piece of legislation that works better for all of the state with potentially more bi-partisan support. But regardless of the pause on signing the bill, Governor Lamont was uninvited from a national conference taking place in our state this month focused on creating housing.  We spoke with Pete Harrison, Connecticut Director for the Regional Plan Association about this year's YIMBYtown conference and why the governor is off the guest list. Image Credit: Reuters

Florida officials say they plan to eliminate all vaccine mandates, including those for diseases like measles, polio, and whooping cough. The Florida Department of Health will move to repeal its vaccine rules, while lawmakers are expected to consider changes to state law. We spoke to Dr. Fred Browne about the dangers of a decision like this anywhere and how extreme moves can make a real impact nationally. IMAGE CREDIT: Dr. Fred Browne / Griffin Health

More than a quarter of the adult population in America use the internet to find love. New data shows that most dating apps still have a long way to go to reach A-grade cybersecurity. The Business Digital Index team analyzed the 24 largest dating platforms and found that 75% received a grade of D or F for their digital security. We spoke with our cybersecurity expert, Dr. Vahid Behzadan, about the findings. Image Credit: Getty Images

A home in Killingly is getting a lot of attention for posting political signs posted on the property. This isn't the first time we've seen signs draw controversy in a municipality. We spoke with Trish Crouse, an Adjunct Professor of Political Science at the University of New Haven, about balancing free speech with respect to neighbors. Image Credit: Getty Images

It's official: the closing for the purchase of the former Holiday Inn in downtown Bridgeport happened this week. The former hotel is set to be converted to housing, some of which will be affordable for Bridgeport residents. Connecticut Housing Partners was a key role in making this happen. Renee Dobos, President of CHP, explains the deal with help from the Connecticut Department of Housing. For more information: https://cthousingpartners.org/v Image Credit: Getty Images

Host Paul Pacelli welcomed Connecticut Business and Industry Association President and CEO Chris DiPentima to Wednesday's edition of "Connecticut Today" regarding a new CBIA survey of Connecticut business owners (00:39). Hearst Connecticut Media Senior Editor and Columnist Dan Haar talked about the state's ongoing standoff with the Trump White House, and how Gov. Ned Lamont might delicately navigate that situation (10:59). Earlier in the show, Paul wondered if Connecticut should eventually move towards "open" primaries as a way to bolster turnout (22:05) Image Credit: Getty Images / OJO Images

We are getting calls from seniors who have been evicted and end up living in their cars and losing their belongings because they have nowhere to store items. What are people's rights or resources when an eviction notice happens? We asked Angela Schlingheyde, Executive Director of the Connecticut Bar Foundation. Image Credit: Getty Images

There are a lot of rumors about the Connecticut Sun. Is the team headed to Boston? Do we have a shot at keeping the team but moving it to Hartford? Will the WNBA just do what it wants with the team? We got clarity on this from Comptroller Sean Scanlon. IMAGE CREDIT: Eric Urbanowicz

September is National Preparedness Month, a time to focus on how we can be ready for emergencies. With hurricane season at its peak, it's important to know what steps your family can take to stay safe. We spoke with Becky Johnson, Regional Disaster Officer for the American Red Cross Connecticut chapter, about how to be proactive ahead of a disaster. For more information: https://www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/2025/get-ready-for-hurricane-season.html Image Credit: Getty Images

A 75-page-long report released by UConn investigated use of force by police officers and state troopers in Connecticut. We got a better understanding of the findings and key takeaways from Ken Barone, one of the people at the Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy at UConn, who helped put the report together. To read the full report: https://imrp-dpp.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3351/2025/08/2022-2023-CT-Police-Use-of-Force-Report-Final.pdf Image Credit: Getty Images

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" talking about the dearth of reaction from prominent Democrats to another deadly weekend in Chicago (00:41). CBS News reporter Linda Kenyon joined us from the White House to chat about the possible use of National Guard troops in another U.S. city (14:59). Connecticut Mirror reporter Mark Pazniokas detailed his piece on the lasting effects of COVID-19 relief money flowing into Connecticut (17:31). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio looked at some numbers on just how efficient state lawmakers use their limited time in the General Assembly (28:07) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Statistics for aviation instruction reveal a growing interest, with the FAA issuing a 24% increase in student pilot certificates in 2023, but a significant dropout rate of about 70-80% before completing higher certificates. It's no secret, we need mor pilots, flight attendants, air traffic controllers. But we need to motivate and support the next generation to take those jobs. Tango Flight is now up and running at 2 schools in Connecticut. A mentor in the program and retired commercial pilot, Paul Zielinski, shared more about the program and why mentoring is key. If you're interested in mentoring, email jkarageorge@firstaviation.com Image Credit: Getty Images

We invited Jason Jakubowski in studio, president and CEO of Connecticut Foodshare. What are the latest statistics for food insecurity in our state and how are we addressing the crisis? For more information: https://www.ctfoodshare.org/ Image Credit: Getty Images

For its 100th anniversary, the Darien Police Department is hosting an open house event, featuring K9 demonstrations, SWAT demos, department tours and so much more. We got the details from Joseph Licari, records officer for the town of Darien. For more information: www.darienpolice.org Image Credit: Getty Images

National statistics prove more and more workers want volunteerism at the workplace to be prioritized. But what does that look like and how do leaders incorporate this into the office culture if it's not already there? We asked career strategist, Julie Bauke. Image Credit: Getty Images

Host Paul Pacelli opened Thursday's "Connecticut Today" looking at a controversial response from Connecticut Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy regarding Wednesday's deadly mass shooting at a Church in Minneapolis (00:45). CBS News reporter Aaron Navarro joined us to detail the possibility of more National Guard troops heading to other American cities (14:52). Southern Connecticut State University Political Science and Urban Affairs Professor Dr. Jonathan Wharton dropped by with his current take on the Connecticut and national political scenes (17:53), while retired corrections officer and current GOP State Sen. Paul Cicarella updated us on this week's attack on a corrections officer by an inmate at the Cheshire Correctional Institution (25:51) Image Credit: REUTERS

Milford students are back to school and we checked in with Dr. Anna Cutaia, superintendent of schools. Image Credit: GETTY IMAGES

A phone free high school and developing classroom plans with AI; just some of the top headlines coming out of the Westport school district this year. We checked in with superintendent of schools, Tom Scaraice. Image Credit: Getty Images

Following an interview with Senator Berthel about a new report looking at discrimination with applications at tech schools, we wanted to get an educator's perspective on the problem. We spoke about it more with Fran Rabinowitz, executive director of the CT Association of Public School Superintendents. Image Credit: Getty Images

While divorce rates overall are dropping, divorce among adults 50 and older is increasing. What's using that uptick and how do couple reverse course before signing the separation paperwork? We spoke with marriage coach, Bob Donovan. To contact Bob: bdonovan@blackrock.org Image Credit: Getty Images

Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday's "Connecticut Today" speaking with University of New Haven Senior Criminal Justice Lecturer Ken Gray about an investigation into a mass shooting earlier in the day in Minneapolis (00:53). Paul also offered his own thoughts on the impending investigation (06:50). We chatted with worldwide expert on guns and crime and founder of the Crime Prevention Research Center Dr. John Lott regarding the federal law enforcement presence in Washington, D.C. (14:48). Hearst Connecticut Media Senior Editor and Columnist Dan Haar dropped by to talk about the latest state political developments and a speed bump in a key merger that could affect Connecticut consumers (22:26). Quinnipiac University Polling Analyst Tim Malloy joined us to talk about the latest Q-Poll findings pertaining to President Trump (30:19) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

All the fall flavored drinks are back! Starbucks brought back the popular Pumpkin Spice Latte this week. But beware of the calories that come in every drink! We talked about how to tailor your drinking obsession while still enjoying the autumn offerings with wellness coach, Amy Llinas. To contact Amy and get recipes: https://amyllinas.com/ Image Credit: Getty Images

We know vaping has become a huge problem especially for pre-teens, teenagers and college aged students. National statistics in 2024, show more than 10% of high school students and close to 6% of middle school students reported using any tobacco product in the past 30 days, with e-cigarettes being the most common product used. A massive company now headquartered in Stamford is focused on combatting youth access to all tobacco and nicotine products. We spoke with J.B. Simko, Philip Morris International's U.S. Chief Civil Society & Underage Prevention Officer. For more information: https://www.uspmi.com/ Image Credit: Getty Images

Class is in session starting today for Stamford public schools. And for the first time, block scheduling will take effect for high schoolers. It was a decision made last school year by the superintendent and board of education. While they praised it, a lot of families and teachers did not. We spoke about this with John Corcoran, president of the Stamford chapter of the Connecticut Education Association. Image Credit: Getty Images

Dozens of cars have apparently been broken into and messed with. We got the latest on this problem from Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter. Image Credit: Getty Images

Another prominent Democrat has entered the campaign for Congress in the Hartford area first district.  West Hartford state Representative Jillian Gilchrest is challenging longtime incumbent John Larson for the Democratic nomination next year.  Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin previously entered the campaign along with Hartford Board of Education member Ruth Fortune and Southington Town Councilor Jack Perry. We talked about this race heating up as well as other major state political stories with WTNH Political Reporter, Mike Cerulli. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff

The newly constructed South Norwalk Elementary School is officially open and students began classes there this week. We spoke with Superintendent Dr. Alexandra Estrella about the latest school news for the district. IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff

The Sterling Down and Dirty 5K Obstacle Race is our annual family-friendly 5k obstacle-filled run through Stratford Short Beach every September. All proceeds from the event will benefit Sterling Community Center programs and services. We spoke with Amanda Meeson, executive director at Sterling, about the event and all the work Sterling does for Stratford and beyond! To register: https://www.sterlingcommunitycenter.org/down-and-dirty IMAGE CREDIT: Melissa Sheketoff

Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" wondering why so many progressives have hostile attitudes towards billionaires, many of whom hire and provide good income and benefits for hundreds of thousands of Americans (00:36). Attorney and business analyst Parag Amin joined us to chat about a move by Southwest Airlines to have larger-sized passengers purchase two seats on some flights (14:49). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio detailed a possible legislative push against Connecticut's home-schooling parents (24:47) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

According to the CDC, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience physical violence by their intimate partner at some point during their lifetimes. About 1 in 3 women and nearly 1 in 6 men experience some form of sexual violence during their lifetimes. It's no secret; domestic violence continues to be a real problem nationwide and Connecticut is not immune to it. We spoke about this with President and CEO of the Center for Family Justice, Deb Greenwood. We also got the details on the upcoming 28th Annual Speaking of Women luncheon happening September 9th.  For tickets to Speaking of Women: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/speakingofwomen2025/event/sow2025/ Image Credit: Melissa Sheketoff

Beware of blue-green algae! The town of Stratford is sounding the alarm after algae blooms were detected in two local ponds. We got more information from Stratford Health director, Andrea Boissevain and Stratford's Environmental Conservation Supervisor, Kelly Kerrigan. For more information: www.stratfordct.gov/health Image Credit: Getty Images

With the new school year, comes new changes in the Darien school district. We checked in with interim superintendent of schools, Dr. Eric Byrne, for all the updates. Image Credit: Getty Images

We expect criticism but not everyone likes what they're being told. Whether people say something nice or something hurtful, it's important to think about: who's giving the feedback and the context of that feedback. We spoke about this with career strategist, Julie Bauke. Image Credit: Getty Images