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06/03/2026

Documents indicate former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart used taxpayer money to fund her master's degree. An independent investigation launched by current Mayor Bobby Sanchez shows a 2021 memorandum of agreement was signed that allowed Stewart to be reimbursed 32-thousand dollars for graduate school tuition. Attorney Bill Bloss is our legal expert on the show, we asked him about the latest in the ongoing spending scandal for Stewart and what it implies for her.

Documents indicate former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart used taxpayer money to fund her master's degree. An independent investigation launched by current Mayor Bobby Sanchez shows a 2021 memorandum of agreement was signed that allowed Stewart to be reimbursed 32-thousand dol...

06/03/2026

There’s a new law in Connecticut to better protect youth from online dangers and create more regulations for artificial intelligence. The legislation includes the requirement for social media companies to take several actions protecting anyone under 18 from social media addiction and other harms. We spoke with Milford Senator James Maroney, who led the effort to pass legislation regarding online protections.

There’s a new law in Connecticut to better protect youth from online dangers and create more regulations for artificial intelligence. The legislation includes the requirement for social media companies to take several actions protecting anyone under 18 from social media addict...

06/03/2026

Senator Jeff Gordon introduced a bill now signed into law that will mean a suspended license for repeat offenders passing school buses illegally. We spoke with Sen. Gordon about the legislation.

06/03/2026

According to a new survey conducted by the American Red Cross, 8 out of 10 people believe it’s very important to know CPR and how to use an AED, yet only a quarter of Americans feel confident performing CPR or using an AED. We spoke to Richard Branigan, CEO of the American Red Cross Connecticut & Rhode Island Region, about the importance of CPR and AED Awareness Week. We also talked about prepping for hurricane season.

To get CPR & AED Training: https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class

According to a new survey conducted by the American Red Cross, 8 out of 10 people believe it’s very important to know CPR and how to use an AED, yet only a quarter of Americans feel confident performing CPR or using an AED. We spoke to Richard Branigan, CEO of the American Red...

06/02/2026

Host Paul Pacelli used Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" to look at an upcoming Democratic gubernatorial primary later on this year and whether or not we could see a major upset (00:32). Former GOP state legislator Joe Markley also offered his thoughts on that race (15:03), and we wrapped up the show with Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio's report on Connecticut's teachers' unions (25:35)

Host Paul Pacelli used Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" to look at an upcoming Democratic gubernatorial primary later on this year and whether or not we could see a major upset (00:32). Former GOP state legislator Joe Markley also offered his thoughts on that race (15:03), and we...

06/02/2026

My show preview for Tuesday - 6/2/26 - on "Connecticut Today" - WICC 600-AM/95.9-FM and at www.voiceofct.com from 2-6 p.m.

Today's topics/segments/guests:
-It looks like a primary is set between Josh Elliott and Gov. Ned Lamont
-New problems for former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart
-Former GOP state lawmaker Joe Markley is the guest at 4:15
-Columnist and blogger Meghan Portfolio drops by at 5:15

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06/02/2026

Does Hamden State Rep. Josh Elliott have a decent chance to beat incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont in an upcoming Democratic primary?

06/02/2026

Check out today's WICC video feed of "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli from 2-6 p.m.

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06/02/2026

Tomorrow starts the annual Torch Run. Hundreds of law enforcement officers and Special Olympics athletes will carry the Flame of Hope across the state to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics programs. We spoke with Mike Mason, President and CEO of Special Olympics Connecticut for more details.

For Torch Run details: https://www.soct.org/event-calendar/law-enforcement-torch-run

Tomorrow starts the annual Torch Run. Hundreds of law enforcement officers and Special Olympics athletes will carry the Flame of Hope across the state to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics programs. We spoke with Mike Mason, President and CEO of Special Olympics Co...

06/02/2026

In May 2026, Save the Sound released its latest Long Island Sound Beach Report, which grades beaches based on water quality data. We spoke with Bill Lucey, the Long Island Soundkeeper for Save the Sound.

For more information: https://www.savethesound.org/
For the full beach report: https://www.savethesound.org/beach-report

In May 2026, Save the Sound released its latest Long Island Sound Beach Report, which grades beaches based on water quality data. We spoke with Bill Lucey, the Long Island Soundkeeper for Save the Sound.