All Politics
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Early polls suggest voters want more options than Donald Trump or Joe Biden in the upcoming presidential election. This hour, we look beyond the two-party system and ask what a non-Democrat or Republican candidate could mean for the race to the White House.
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Based on requests made by Connecticut’s congressional delegation, a total of 180 local projects across dozens of towns and cities will receive federal funding related to infrastructure, transportation, education and social services.
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Women have played important, often overlooked roles in the Civil Rights Movement from fundraiser Mollie Moon to judge Constance Baker Motley.
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Language can be a powerful tool and when wielded against women in politics, it can be harmful and disparaging. This hour, we look at how politicians and the media talk about women and the impact that rhetoric has on them.
Legislature
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Last year, providers requested $50 million from the state legislature. They were granted $5 million.
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The Judiciary Committee’s approval comes after Gov. Ned Lamont’s first nominee for the vacancy withdrew from consideration.
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The General Assembly is considering a bill that would create a 30% tax credit to companies that “tech” their Broadway tours in the state.
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Frankie & Johnny talk about dangers on the roads following a crash that killed five Connecticut children. Plus, an update on the Randy Cox case and tournament basketball for UConn.
Elections
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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.
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After Republican Dean Esposito defeated Democrat Roberto Alves in 2021 in a race for mayor in Danbury, the challenger returned for a rematch in 2023. And this time, Alves won.
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DiMartino has good reason to be proud. The local Democratic Party in Derby swept through the down ballot races as well, and his campaign manager, Linda Fusco explained it partly had to do with his chief opponent, Gino DiGiovanni’s ongoing legal troubles stemming from his participation in the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.