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The Connecticut Department of Transportation, state police and local law enforcement are working together to crack down on excessive speeding on our roadways. But this time, the focus is on rural roads across the state. Right now, through the end of May, a new initiative is detecting speeders and educating them on the dangers of putting the pedal to the metal. We got the scoop from Connecticut State Police Sgt. Christine Jeltema.

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Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with host Paul Pacelli featured a chat with Stonington GOP State Rep. Greg Howard - who's also a police officer - on a promised crackdown on reckless drivers by the Connecticut State Police (00:24). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio briefed us again on a big environmental bill being unveiled at the State Capitol (09:56)

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According to The Wall Street Journal, 52% of college graduates have jobs that don't require a degree. More and more studies are showing that a college degree is not always a game changer in the career game. So, why is there still the misconception that college is a non-negotiable? And is the advice are we giving our kids outdated and more harmful than helpful? We got perspective from career strategist, Julie Bauke.

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The 2023 Bridgeport mayoral election may finally be over. But the bigger issue of voter fraud still lingers and questions surrounding shady politics are still unanswered. Just how long has election fraud been a problem in the park city and what needs to happen at the state level to create accountability for clean elections? We got perspective from retired state superior court judge, Carmen Lopez.

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Nuvance Health and Northwell Health, two nonprofit, mission-driven healthcare organizations, announced a merger serving communities across two states. Northwell and Nuvance Health reported they will combine the strengths of both organizations and advance the level of care for patients in New York and Connecticut. The new regional system will bring greater access to primary, specialty and hospital care through a massive network of combined 14,500 providers and over 1,000 sites of care, including 28 hospitals. So, what does this mean for Nuvance hospitals in our state? We asked Norwalk Hospital President Peter Cordeau.

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Host Paul Pacelli kicked-off a new week on "Connecticut Today" wondering if it might be time for President Biden to step aside for a younger 2024 White House candidate (00:36). Quinnipiac University Law School Professor Wayne Unger detailed a U.S. Supreme Court ruling regarding former President Trump's ballot eligibility (14:06). We also aired CT Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy's comments on ABC's "This Week" regarding immigration and border policy (23:17)

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The Better Business Bureau just released its 2023 Risk Report showing the top scams in the nation. The top three scams earning the most money from victims include investment, employment and online shopping. Kristen Johnson of the BBB shared why those scams are the most successful and how to protect yourselves from them. She also shared some key findings in the data and how Connecticut compared to the rest of the nation in scams.

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The new census of agriculture was released this month. The report is conducted every five years and our Department of Agriculture looked at Connecticut’s farming numbers and operational costs. Commissioner Bryan Hurlburt explains why our farm numbers have dropped slightly and why the cost to produce farm fresh products has gone up substantially. Also, find out how you can be a part of the farming industry with some financial help from the state.

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According to national data, psychiatric assessments of officers found that 41% were classified as at high risk of a mental health condition with 15% showing signs of PTSD. Law enforcement officials acknowledge a lot of focus on physical strength training with little focus on mental and emotional strength training until it’s too late. Former Fairfield Police Chief, Gary MacNamara, attended a national conference on officer wellness. Find out how Connecticut is tackling this issue and what ideas were presented during the conference that we could adopt in our state to better support the police.

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Friday's "Connecticut Today" with Paul Pacelli wrapped up the Michelle Troconis case and verdicts with University of New Haven Senior Criminal Justice Lecturer Ken Gray (00:34). Former Derby Fire Chief Chuck Stankye joined us to talk about the 49-year mark since the Sponge Rubber Fire in Shelton (11:47). Former Bridgeport Democratic State Rep. Chris Caruso stopped by to wrap-up the Bridgeport mayoral race and discuss the current state of proposed election reforms at the Capitol in Hartford (25:30).

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