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Governor Lamont is donating $5 million to support Connecticut's Nonprofit Security Grant Program. What is the significance of these security grants for nonprofits and why aren’t federal funds enough to support security efforts? We asked Mike Butsch, regional director of Secure Community Network for the Northeast.

Job hunters tricked into handing over thousands of dollars are being lured in with a new tactic: Task-based scams where they are offered high pay to “like” and “subscribe” to videos online. We got the details from Kristen Johnson of the Better Business Bureau and how to avoid being duped.For more information: https://www.bbb.org/

Fairfield county housing developer, Steve Shapiro, has been the latest person to pitch a bridge over Long Island Sound idea. But recently, Jim Cameron who write “Talking Transportation” for CTMirror, outlined why the idea is broken, starting with the money needed for a proper study.To read Jim’s article: https://ctmirror.org/2026/06/21/shapiros-folly-part-deux-the-bridge-that-wont-die/

Host Paul Pacelli cranked up a brand-new week on "Connecticut Today" breaking down Gov. Ned Lamont's controversial proposal to penalize large employers and non-profits whose workers may rely on Medicaid for the majority of their health care needs. Is that a step too far? (00:31) Mortgage and lending originator John DiIorio returned to the show after a few years to detail his ongoing legal battle with the State Department of Banking (13:59)

The fourth annual ShoulderCheck showcase is back in July. This year, it’s moving to Sacred Heart University Martire Family Arena. We got the details from Rob Thorsen of the HT40 Foundation about this year’s event and the significance of the Shoulder Check initiative.For tickets to ShoulderCheck: https://www.shouldercheck.org/For more information on the foundation: https://www.shouldercheck.org/ht40To watch the ‘Lean on Me’ video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjQGj9ba_j0

Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection recovered a record-breaking $8.1 million in refunds and replacement vehicles for drivers in the latest DCP Lemon Law Program Annual Report. What is the Lemon Law report and how did Connecticut end up breaking records? We asked DCP Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli.To read the full report: https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/lemon-law-program

A Bridgeport man is facing murder charges for stabbing a family member to death and injuring two others. It’s the latest case of domestic violence in our state and in Bridgeport specifically. We connected with Bridgeport Police Chief Roderick Porter to get the latest on the case and generally discuss combating domestic violence.For help: https://centerforfamilyjustice.org/

New York just passed a bill aimed at cracking down on “ghost jobs.” Those are jobs that don’t exist or aren’t intended to be filled by a potential employer. We talked to career strategist, Julie Bauke, about why ghost jobs even exist and how to avoid them for your future employment endeavor.

Is there new life coming to the Remington Arms site in Bridgeport and will there be new operational ownership of Pleasure Beach soon? We spoke with Tom Gaudett, the chief administrative officer for the city of Bridgeport, for the latest on both properties in the park city.

From a deadly bungee jump accident in Brazil to a scathing report from a deadly flash flood at a Texas camp, we wanted to talk about having a vacation mindset. What can we take away from these tragic incidents and how can we apply them to ourselves before we go away? We asked law enforcement expert, Gary MacNamara.

There's a rise in crimes involving third party food delivery services. This is not a conversation that will put delivery drivers out of business but it is important to talk about safety concerns with them.

We take a look at a tragic story involving a Penn State student. A 22-year-old had his cell phone stolen and after the pursuit to get it back, things turned deadly. We talked about "taking off our blinders" to see what threats could lie ahead when something is taken from you.