For the People

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket reviews a number of key reminders about skin cancer prevention with an expert from St. Francis Hospital. Then we'll check in with US Senator Chris Murphy for a wide ranging chat touching on a number of local, state and national issues the lawmaker is involved with. And we'll close visiting with Family Reentry - a unique and highly successful program helping transition residents from incarceration back to gainful roles in their communities and the workforce.

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket reviews all the economical advantages you can get after booking your home energy audit - pays tribute to all of Connecticut's emergency medical responders ahead of National EMS Week, along with tips on what you need to know if you're facing a dire medical emergency - and invites you to join the fight against homelessness with Alpha Community Services YMCA at the 14th Annual Walk to End Homelessness.

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket delivers the 2-1-1 - Infoline is celebrating its 40th anniversary, so we learn all about the 2016 version of this unique help-by-telephone service available free to residents 24/7/365. Then we'll get our seasonal scam alerts from our friends and consumer watchdogs at Connecticut BBB. Finally, we'll talk Medicaid, and learn why the state's program is showing improved health outcomes and care experience on one hand, and downward per-enrollee cost trends on the other.

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket delivers the 2-1-1 - Infoline is celebrating its 40th anniversary, so we learn all about the 2016 version of this unique help-by-telephone service available free to residents 24/7/365. Then we'll get our seasonal scam alerts from our friends and consumer watchdogs at Connecticut BBB. Finally, we'll talk Medicaid, and learn why the state's program is showing improved health outcomes and care experience on one hand, and downward per-enrollee cost trends on the other.

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket checks in with Connecticut Secretary of the State Denise Merrill about why it's easier than ever to get registered to vote - even if you are age 17 - and want to vote in Tuesdays primaries. Then we'll hear from the Governor's Prevention Partnership about two new and important campaigns warning about the deadly risks of opiates, and a program to oppose the state legalizing marijuana for recreational use. And we'll wrap up learning about Connecticut's Exchange Clubs and how their members are pitching in to support local and global organizations to help make everyone's world a little better.

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket checks in with Connecticut Secretary of the State Denise Merrill about why it's easier than ever to get registered to vote - even if you are age 17 - and want to vote in Tuesdays primaries. Then we'll hear from the Governor's Prevention Partnership about two new and important campaigns warning about the deadly risks of opiates, and a program to oppose the state legalizing marijuana for recreational use. And we'll wrap up learning about Connecticut's Exchange Clubs and how their members are pitching in to support local and global organizations to help make everyone's world a little better.

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket bids farewell to the retiring CEO of Operation Fuel; invites inventors and 'makers' to a big Makers Faire coming up in Westport; introduces the new and expanding Western Connecticut Health Network; and replays a segment to remind homeowners and contractors that it's'Call Before You Dig' month.

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket bids farewell to the retiring CEO of Operation Fuel; invites inventors and 'makers' to a big Makers Faire coming up in Westport; introduces the new and expanding Western Connecticut Health Network; and replays a segment to remind homeowners and contractors that it's'Call Before You Dig' month.

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket welcomes Governor Dannell Malloy to our Hartford studios to talk about Second Chance 2.0, new DMV leadership and other subjects including how he's using travel bans to protect state LGBT workers. Then we'll visit Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty in New Britain to talk about subjects including our national security and the threat of ISIS, what she's doing about the escalating opioid epidemic and her strong advocacy on STEM education and careers for the states workforce.

This morning on the award-winning 'For the People,' host John Voket welcomes Governor Dannell Malloy to our Hartford studios to talk about Second Chance 2.0, new DMV leadership and other subjects including how he's using travel bans to protect state LGBT workers. Then we'll visit Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty in New Britain to talk about subjects including our national security and the threat of ISIS, what she's doing about the escalating opioid epidemic and her strong advocacy on STEM education and careers for the states workforce.