All Politics
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U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, who has played a key role on these issues for nearly two decades, said Congress has been in this boat before — and has successfully fended off changes to build rates.
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Colleges are in the spotlight as students hold protests relating to the Israel-Hamas war. Many are wondering how to address harmful speech without curbing free expression.
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As the Israel-Hamas War continues, anti-war protests are spreading across U.S. college campuses. This week on 'The Wheelhouse,' a look at the protests from journalists covering them in Connecticut and beyond.
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Once Joe Ganim was released from prison, he returned to the city of Bridgeport, Connecticut, where he staged his political comeback. In 2015, Ganim defeated several candidates to become mayor once again — and he’s been in office ever since.
Legislature
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HB 5349 – An Act Concerning the Timely Reporting by the Police, was drafted at the request of Lauren Smith-Fields' family, who says Bridgeport Police failed to notify them of her death.
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Connecticut lawmakers are considering a bill, HB 5329, that would impose several new restrictions on cannabis sale and distribution.
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Lamont says he can save state residents hundreds of millions dollars by cutting property taxes, capping car taxes and eliminating taxes for most households on 401(k) and pension income.
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This hour on Disrupted, we preview the upcoming legislative session for Connecticut’s General Assembly and look to the November midterms. Our guests include CT News Junkie's Christine Stuart, WSHU's Ebong Udoma, and Professor Jonathan Wharton.
Elections
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From abortion rights to partisan school board elections, ballot measures are a big deal in 2024. This hour, the history and future of ballot measures!
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Mark Barden's 7-year old son, Daniel, was one of 26 people killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. Eleven years later, Barden is hopeful that America can still change.
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The investigation comes as the town is scheduled to hold a recount Tuesday in the race for first selectman. The Democratic challenger currently has 42 more votes than the Republican incumbent.
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The newly elected mayor of Hartford, Arunan Arulampalam, announced his picks to lead his transition into office at his first press conference held at City Hall the morning after his victory.