Connecticut State Sen. John Kissel, R-7th, is co-chair of the General Assembly's Judicial Committee. He explains HR 7260, the bill receiving nationwide attention because it would permit law enforcement agencies in the state to add weapons to drones, under strict conditions.

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#drones #law enforcement #weapons

Connecticut Speaker of the House Joe Aresimowicz, discusses the state's budget situation, taxes, tolls and much more in a wide-ranging interview.

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#budget #taxes #tolls

Is it time for Connecticut to confront its witch past. That is the subject of this interview with Beth Caruso, author of "One of Windsor, the Untold Story of America's First Witch Hanging." Also in the interview are Windsor, CT Mayor Donald Trinks and Tony Griego, who has been working for 10 years to get the state to acknowledge witching areas.

In picture seated L-R: Brad Davis, Tony Griego, Donald Trinks

Standing: Dan Lovallo, Beth Caruso

#witches #hangings #history #government

A ruling by the Connecticut Supreme Court will mean more money for pizza delivery drivers, according to attorney Daniel Schwartz. An employment law attorney and partner at Shipman & Goodwin LLP, Schwartz explains why in this interview.

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#labor #wages #law

Mickey Herbert is President & CEO at Bridgeport Regional Council, but for many years he worked in the health care industry, including as President & CEO of ConnectiCare. He offers his perspective on the current health care debate in the nation.

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#health care #insurance

With Hartford's 2017 homicide rate now at nine, Mothers United Against Violence says it is time to stop talking and begin taking action. Featured in part two of this wide-ranging interview are MUAV's founder, the Rev. Henry Brown, MUAV President Henrietta Beckman, MUAV treasurer Bishop Jim Curry, and MUAV members Deborah Davis and Pastor Sam Saylor.

Pictured L-R: Dan Lovallo, Paster Saylor, Deborah Davis, Brad Davis and Rev. Brown. Not pictured, Henrietta Beckman and Bishop Curry.

#violence #urban #homicides

With Hartford's 2017 homicide rate now at nine, Mothers United Against Violence says it is time to stop talking and begin taking action. Featured in part one of this wide-ranging interview are MUAV's founder, the Rev. Henry Brown, MUAV President Henrietta Beckman, MUAV treasurer Bishop Jim Curry, and MUAV members Deborah Davis and Pastor Sam Saylor.

Pictured L-R: Dan Lovallo, Paster Saylor, Deborah Davis, Brad Davis and Rev. Brown. Not pictured, Henrietta Beckman and Bishop Curry.

#violence #urban #homicides

Bloomfield School Superintendent Dr. James Thompson says the public school system continues to make strides. He credits a strategy of getting all the stake holders involved in education for helping to revitalize the system.

Pictured L-R: Brad Davis, Dr. Thompson, Dan Lovallo

#schools #public #education #community

Connecticut State Rep. Tony Guerrera, co-chair of the General Assembly's Transportation Committee, continues to advocate electronic tolls for the state. He explained his reasons why and took calls from listeners.

Pictured L-R: Brad Davis (seated), Dan Lovallo, Rep. Guerrera, producer Christian Turnquist

#tolls #roads #government

Health Care Insurance Analyst Roger Abramson talks about Trump's next move.

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