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Eversource Energy announced in January that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Aquarion Water Company. PURA will ultimately make the decision to approve it or not. But before any official decision, it is important people understand what this sale would mean for water customers across the state, and specifically in Fairfield County. We spoke with Monroe First Selectman Terry Rooney, Fairfield First Selectman Bill Gerber and Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti about the direct impact passing this would have on their constituents and all water customers in the state.

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President Trump is touting his plan for tariffs on many countries, including Canada and Mexico. Some of those tariffs have already been put into place while others will be rolled out soon. But what do these tariffs really mean for Connecticut residents? Mohammad Elahee, professor of Internal Business at Quinnipiac University, breaks down what tariffs will mean for residents from gas prices, to imported goods and maybe even our electricity prices.

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Host Paul Pacelli opened Wednesday's edition of "Connecticut Today" looking for reaction from the previous night's address by President Trump and wondering what's next for Democrats (00:53). Sacred Heart University Political Science Professor and Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Gary Rose talked about last night's address by President Trump and the opposition from Democrats (15:43). Hearst Connecticut Media senior columnist and editor Dan Haar dropped by to comment on last night's address to Congress and the Trump White House opposition that's being led by Connecticut Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy (24:31). CBS News correspondent Jeff Gilbert provided an update on the possible effects of any Trump White House tariffs on the U.S. auto industry (33:19). WICC's Lisa Wexler talked about being on hand at the Westport Library to see Rolling Stones guitarist and Weston, Connecticut resident Keith Richards get an award from Gov. Ned Lamont (37:02)

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Literacy takes over a lot of the headlines. However, while just as essential as reading, math is often overlooked in education when talking about equal access to opportunities. Our Department of Education is sounding the alarm on this. Irene Parisi, Chief Academic Officer and Jenn Michalek, Academic Consultant with the Department shared what students are facing across the state.

For More Information: https://sites.google.com/view/mathequitystatement/ct-takes-action

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The future of Bridgeport Public School buildings is being worked out as we speak. We got an update of the district’s master plan from Jorge Garcia, Director of Facilities for Bridgeport Public Schools. He broke down some of the key findings from the study conducted for this plan, specifically addressing the potential to close down schools.

For the full master plan: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1740689364/bridgeportedunet/pi6uc68jvfu1q2alfegz/BPS_Findings_Meeting_2025-2-27.pdf

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March is Red Cross Month, and the American Red Cross is helping to bridge access to health care for blood donors by providing free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for diabetes and prediabetes, on all successful blood, platelet and plasma donations in March. Richard Branigan, CEO of the Red Cross Connecticut, gave us the details about what the Red Cross is doing to help residents.

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A state grant program bringing locally grown food to schools across Connecticut could be eliminated. That’s based on Governor Lamont’s $55 billion-dollar, two-year budget proposal. It would reportedly cut $1 million a year from the CT Grown for CT Kids program. We asked a local farmer, Kaitlyn Kimball of Sunset Farms, about the impact of this and why the money needs to be saved.

For more on the CT Grown for CT Kids Program: CT Grown for CT Kids Grant

 

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Host Paul Pacelli welcomed Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio on Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" to chat about a big environmental bill being considered at the State Capitol (00:30). Blogger and columnist Chris Powell weighed in on the big stories in Connecticut, including the recent supervised release of a convicted cannibal killer (11:50). CBS News correspondent Olivia Rinaldi previewed President Trump's address to Congress (21:27)

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Ever wished you had learned more about money management as a high schooler? It's happening right here in Fairfield County and Jon Kamal has the full story! 

A bombshell announcement in Norwalk: Mayor Harry Rilling is NOT seeking reelection! We spoke with the mayor about his emotional decision and the legacy he leaves behind after more than five decades as a public servant in the city.

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