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Teacher positions, all the district’s librarians, a popular performing arts program and bus transportation for about 2,400 students all voted to be eliminated to help make up the budget gap in Bridgeport. The controversial decision could be reversed though, if the city invests more money into the district. We talked about this with Bridgeport Board of Education Vice Chair, Joseph Sokolovic.

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Last night, about 100 teachers and adults protested in Stamford following the announcement about new block schedules for all public high schoolers. The Board of Education and Superintendent in Stamford made that call but not everyone loves the idea set to begin this fall. We got the details about it all from John Corcoran, Stamford Education Association President.

 

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Host Paul Pacelli opened Tuesday's edition of "Connecticut Today" citing recent statements by U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy on the recent record and current appeal of the Democratic Party (00:39). Yankee Institute columnist Meghan Portfolio offered her latest detailed analysis of state budget and employee raise proposals (15:10). Italian-American One Voice Coalition President Andre DiMino talked about possible Trump White House action regarding Columbus Day (24:08)

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There’s a feud brewing in downtown Milford surrounding live bands performing at local restaurants. There’s a vote to amend the rules on the books regarding live music at certain establishments. We got the details from Mayor Tony Giannattasio. We also talked about the possibility of a middle school shutting down.

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Next month, everyone 18 and older will need a Real ID to board a domestic flight and access federal facilities. But if you are in a rush to get it done, don’t get duped in the meantime. We spoke with Kristen Johnson of the Better Business Bureau serving Connecticut about what to know with getting Real ID and how to avoid scammers.

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A deadly car attack in Vancouver, Canada is still under investigation. According to the BBC, Vancouver police had conducted a threat assessment ahead of the festival, and had partially closed a road on a street behind a school where the bulk of the festivities were taking place. This was one of many details proving security failures ahead of the event. We spoke about this with former Supervisory Secret Service Agent, Bobby McDonald.

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Host Paul Pacelli ushered in a new week on "Connecticut Today" looking at a proposal to possibly increase the use of automated speed cameras on the state's major highways as soon as next year (00:57). Sacred Heart University Associate Professor of Catholic Studies Dr. Dan Rober talked about the upcoming conclave to select a new Pope (14:56). CTNewsJunkie columnist and Substack.com blogger Terry Cowgill dropped by to chat about President Trump and Connecticut Attorney General William Tong (26:07). Former University of New Haven Sports Information Director Eric McDowell talked about the passing of Bridgeport native and legendary Connecticut coach Frank "Porky" Vieira (35:40). CBS News Justice Correspondent Scott MacFarlane detailed the recent arrest of a Milwaukee judge in a controversial immigration case (43:15)

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The Catherine Violet Hubbard Foundation was just named the Stevie Award’s GOLD Winner for Non-Profit Organization of the Year in the 2025 American Business Awards and founder, Jenny Hubbard, has been recognized as the Gold Winner for Thought Leader of the Year. We had Jenny Hubbard in studio following this latest accolade for the Newtown-based non-profit. 

For more information: https://www.cvhfoundation.org/

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A jury unanimously found Jose Morales guilty of murder and evidence tampering in the 2019 killing of Christine Holloway from Ansonia. Following his verdict, one question remains: what happened to the daughter he shared with the victim, Vanessa Morales? We spoke about the latest in the case with Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.

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The latest street takeover in Connecticut happened over the weekend in Ansonia. We spoke with Mayor David Cassetti about what happened and why lawmakers need to act now to crack down more on these crimes.

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