Podcasts about state senator tony hwang

We spoke with State Senator Tony Hwang about a major vote today with the CT Siting Council regarding proposed UI monopoles impacting Fairfield and Bridgeport. We also talked about the controversy surrounding a proposed sale of Aquarion Water Company to the Regional Water Authority. Image Credit: Drew Carrano

It's no secret, health insurance is insanely expensive in Connecticut. It's gotten so bad that more and more people are forgoing being insured. The Connecticut Insurance Department just released its proposed 2026 health insurance rate increases and if accepted, they'll only cause a bigger pinch for residents. We spoke with State Senator Tony Hwang, the Ranking Republican leader on the Insurance and Real Estate Committee, about the proposals. Image Credit: Getty Images

State Senator Tony Hwang out of the 28th District made a stop at the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour to talk about what's going on in the State Senate. Image Credit: Logo by Meghan Boyd, Edit by Eric Urbanowicz

The state House approved a wide-ranging bill in special session this week that's expected to get the governor's signature. We wanted to do a deep dive into this one piece of legislation that covers eight different items that are not related to each other. State Senator Tony Hwang looked at two of the eight items as examples of majority rule impact on the state and how the new law will impact the average Connecticut resident. Image Credit: Getty Images

The March 20th deadline was reached for the Insurance and Real Estate Committee with not a single piece of legislation voted on or passed through. One of the bills would have created more affordable health insurance plans for Connecticut families. But at the CBIA Business Day this week, we learned that legislation and other health-related measures may be resurrected during this session once again! State Senator Tony Hwang, the ranking member of the committee, explained the change of heart and the likelihood of legislation passage. Image Credit: Getty Images

Chaz & AJ talked about what they did over their vacation.  AJ had quite an experience at the bank, and Chaz reviewed the Jeff Ross show in Bridgeport. (0:00) State Senator Tony Hwang called to discuss the potential dangers of AI voiceover capabilities, and included an example of his own deep-fake. (7:43) Yesterday was the New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade, and Chaz & AJ sent Ruth and comedian Vince Berry to interview attendees, with spectacular results! (20:45) Dumb Ass News - a weightlifter ate large amounts of batteries and magnets, a Sword Fight Day in high school gone wrong, and a scorpion sting in a very sensitive spot for a Las Vegas hotel guest. (31:14)

This week, we're introducing the CT Violence Intervention Program - CTVIP. This nonprofit practices trauma-informed care and unconditional care with every youth they come in contact with, providing a one-stop shop for at-risk youth and generally at-risk victims of violence throughout the New Haven region. Then we're checking in with State Senator Tony Hwang to discuss some of the most important outcomes from the 2023 General Assembly session, as well as a couple of issues still simmering that are likely to come up again in 2024. And we'll close replaying a segment featuring a unique nonprofit called Histoury - this organization hosts fun and educational tours helping folks in Fairfield County show off or learn about styles of architecture, community development, and the events and people that shaped these places.

8/15/22 - State Senator Tony Hwang by The Lisa Wexler Show

State Senator Tony Hwang joins the show from Hartford, in the midst of an insurance commissioners hearing concerning consumer rates hikes proposed for 2023. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus rarrarorro

State Senator Tony Hwang is helping unpack the complexities related to numerous proposed massive health insurance rate hikes under consideration for 2023. So we'll help explain how you as ratepayers and health insurance consumers can step up and try to help stop or greatly reduce those proposed rate increases. Then we'll welcome Connecticut Voices for Children to talk about their 2022 State of Early Childhood — examining the accessibility, affordability, quality, and funding of Connecticut's early childhood system.   And, on a similar subject, we're reconnecting with End Hunger Connecticut, which just convened a round table of policy makers and experts discussing the future of the popular summer meals program, and what's in store for kids in cafeterias all over the state this coming school year.

Lisa chats with State Senator Tony Hwang about a recent CT Superior Court decision. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus rarrarorro

1/27/22 - State Senator Tony Hwang by The Lisa Wexler Show

State Senator Tony Hwang calls in to discuss upcoming legislation and the state of insurance nationwide. Photo: iStock / Getty Images Plus DepthofField

10/25/21 - State Senator Tony Hwang by The Lisa Wexler Show

"Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli started in the "Red," welcoming back Ben Proto, the newly-elected Connecticut Republican Party chair, to talk about the state of the GOP in Connecticut as well as what's coming next (0:32). Next, Paul talked about Democrats in Washington looking dishonest when it comes to passing a bipartisan infrastructure bill (11:46). Finally, State Senator Tony Hwang called in to talk about the recreational Marijuana bill which takes effect starting Thursday (18:39). Image Credit: Getty Images

06/16/21 - State Senator Tony Hwang, And On Race Ft. Wayne Winston Juneteenth Celebrations by The Lisa Wexler Show

06/02/21 - State Senator Tony Hwang by The Lisa Wexler Show

As Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli heads towards the three-day weekend, we wanted to leave you with a nice parting gift to hold you over until Tuesday. First, Paul gave his thoughts on State Senator Chris Murphy teaming up with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders in an attempt to unionize college athletics(0:43). Next Paul spoke with author Daniel Levin about his latest book, which talks about trying to find missing people in Syria (13:55). Bridgeport RTC Chair Anthony Minutolo called in to talk about absentee ballots in the City of Bridgeport (27:23). Finally, Paul spoke with State Senator Tony Hwang about an upcoming bill that has to do with early voting(33:41). Image Credit: Getty Images

Paul Pacelli came into Connecticut Today, ready to talk all about the election results as the Presidential picture started become clearer and clearer. First though, he went on a rant about the results of election, and how it's basically over (0:47). State Representative Steve Stafstrom surprised Paul with a call to give his thoughts on election day, as well some of the questions that remain in the minds of Connecticut citizens (10:25). Former State Representative Chris Caruso also surprised Paul with a call to talk about voting in nursing homes (16:33), Finally, State Senator Tony Hwang joined Paul to talk about his view of what's going to happen in the state going forward (21:14). Image Credit: Getty Images 

Lisa addresses the spiking positivity rate in CT, her son in law joins the show to discuss US Senate races across the country, and candidate for CT State Senate Michelle McCabe calls in to give her platform for election in November going up against State Senator Tony Hwang.

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli asked a very interesting question, is President Donald Trump trying to be a Strongman? Author of "Don't Know Much About History: Everything You Need to Know About American History but Never Learned" Kenneth Davis joined Paul to talk about this as people insist that he is (0:30). Following that, State Senator Tony Hwang chimed in on a topic that was discussed yesterday with State Representative Gail Lavielle, zoning in Fairfield County (12:03) Image Credit: Getty Images  

In the latest edition of Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli, Paul spoke with Derek Winn, an expert in corporate healthcare, about if the price of health will ever go down again (0:28). State Senator Tony Hwang(14:33) called in to talk about a bailout request for the state's community colleges. Image Credit: Getty Images

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli got through Tuesday's primaries without a scratch. The fallout began with Southern Connecticut State University professor Jonathan Wharton talking about everything politics from a local and national level. Richard Hanley, a well known pundit and author then spoke to Paul about there possibly being no college football in the fall. It was wrapped with State Senator Tony Hwang giving an update on Eversource and UI

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli wrapped up a very different week with two power packed guests. First Paul spoke to former State Senator Len Suzio about him running again, as well as his thoughts on the legislature's response to the Tropical Storm Isaias. Then to wrap up the show, current State Senator Tony Hwang joined Paul to talk about his feelings on the response of the power companies to the storm.

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli had a busy show today. First Paul spoke with State Senator Tony Hwang about what to expect in the upcoming short sessions in the general assembly. Following Governor Ned Lamont's latest press briefing, Paul had Bill Dunlap, a professor of law at Quinnipiac University to talk about the latest Supreme Court ruling involving President Donald Trump's taxes

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli hit on a wide range of subjects today. It started with Bill Dunlap, a professor of law at Qunninpiac talk about upping the charges to the officers in the George Floyd case. Author Alana Goodman talked about a book she was the coauthor of, A Convenient Death: The Mysterious Demise of Jeffrey Epstein. We carried Governor Ned Lamont's daily press address before Paul wrapped up with State Senator Tony Hwang on the situations with nursing homes.

On Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli, Paul spoke to State Senator Tony Hwang about the craziness in Hartford surrounding tolls right now. He also spoke to Dr. Gary Rose from Sacred Heart about the New Hampshire Primary and how they're "feeling the Bern"

Featured is Lisa's interview with State Sen. Tony Hwang, live from Orem's Diner in Wilton! - CT. State Senator TONY HWANG discusses legislation (0:26:15 - 0:41:50)

Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli started off the week with a bang. Marc Fitch from the Yankee Institute joined Paul to talk about tolls. Then Southern Connecticut State University professor Jonathan Wharton hoped aboard to talk to us about the Iowa Caucuses. The show was wrapped up by State Senator Tony Hwang to talk about what's going on in the State Senate

The big story of the day on Connecticut Today with Paul Pacelli was tolls! State Representative Gail LaVielle joined Paul to give her thoughts early in the show. Then later State Senator Tony Hwang gave his thoughts on the matter.

Paul Pacelli came back from vacation with one dynamite episode Connecticut Today. He started off with his thoughts on legislative pay after a local politician said that legislators should be paid more. He then talked to F.H. Buckley about his new book about if states would secede from the union. Brenda Watson from Operation Fuel came aboard to talk about what their program is doing and then State Senator Tony Hwang stopped in to talk to Paul about what he expects this year in the legislative session and even took a couple phone calls!

This week host John Voket and the award-winning For the People starts out reminding sun worshipers that you're more likely to get sunburn in the Spring when UV rays are most intense. We'll hear from a facial plastic surgeon and skincare expert with tips on using sunscreen correctly to protect yourself and your loved ones from skin cancer. Then, State Senator Tony Hwang joins us to discuss the Long Island Sound Blue Plan and why it's so important for all state residents to participate during a public comment period running through June 21. And we'll close replaying a segment with a guest from the Child Guidance Clinic for Central CT taking a hard look at health issues affecting Connecticut's young people related to vaping and eCigarettes.

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket opens with a medical authority discussing diabetes ahead of March 22 - Diabetes Alert Day. Then we'll check-in with first-term State Senator Tony Hwang to get an eye inside the statehouse as lawmakers grapple with an out of control state deficit. And we'll wrap getting a front line perspective on one of the world's most widely recognized human service charities - Connecticut-based Save the Children.

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket opens with a medical authority discussing diabetes ahead of March 22 - Diabetes Alert Day. Then we'll check-in with first-term State Senator Tony Hwang to get an eye inside the statehouse as lawmakers grapple with an out of control state deficit. And we'll wrap getting a front line perspective on one of the world's most widely recognized human service charities - Connecticut-based Save the Children.