Organizations helping Puerto Rican evacuees who have come to Connecticut since Hurricane Maria have seen their state aid cut from the current budget. Staff writer Mary Ellen Godin joins the Morning Record to explain how those organizations are responding, and what this means for the surrounding communities.

U.S. Sen Chris Murphy, D-Connecticut, talks about a recent trip to Puerto Rico to witness the island's recovery from Hurricane Maria. He expresses frustration with President Donald Trump's response, but says Congress can take action to help.

U.S. Sen Chris Murphy, D-Connecticut, talks about a recent trip to Puerto Rico to witness the island's recovery from Hurricane Maria. He expresses frustration with President Donald Trump's response, but says Congress can take action to help.

Bridgeport Mayor Joseph Ganim, a Democrat, officially launched his campaign for governor Wednesday. Ganim joins the Morning Record to talk about his campaign, including addressing concerns about the 2003 federal corruption conviction that ended his first run as mayor.

Bridgeport Mayor Joseph Ganim, a Democrat, officially launched his campaign for governor Wednesday. Ganim joins the Morning Record to talk about his campaign, including addressing concerns about the 2003 federal corruption conviction that ended his first run as mayor.

On the Record: HS Hockey Podcast, Episode 3, featuring Sheehan hockey and Ben Klein from @CTHSHockey​

On the Record: HS Hockey Podcast, Episode 3, featuring Sheehan hockey and Ben Klein from @CTHSHockey​

Staff writer Mary Ellen Godin joins the Morning Record to talk about a recent round of grants that Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced Wednesday for transit-oriented development. Among the recipients were Wallingford and Berlin. Mary Ellen talks about the projects each town is eyeing, as well as the general push for economic development around rail upgrades and other infrastructure improvements.

Staff writer Mary Ellen Godin joins the Morning Record to talk about a recent round of grants that Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced Wednesday for transit-oriented development. Among the recipients were Wallingford and Berlin. Mary Ellen talks about the projects each town is eyeing, as well as the general push for economic development around rail upgrades and other infrastructure improvements.

Staff writer Mary Ellen Godin joins the Morning Record to share some of the initial reaction to the GOP's federal tax reform bill, including praise from craft brewers and concern from nonprofits.