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Christina Quaranta, the executive director of the CT Justice Alliance, discusses the organization’s legislative priorities regarding youth crime and the justice system.

Connecticut Business and Industry Association President Chris DiPentima gives us an update on the current business climate in Connecticut. The state recently paid back $1.2 billion dollars it borrowed from the federal government during the pandemic to keep businesses afloat. DiPentima explains why it’s a huge burden off the backs of small businesse...

Jonathan Wharton joins Mike Hydeck to discuss the unusual situation in Bridgeport with a new Democratic primary date to be set this week. Plus, we examine how the lawsuit could impact future elections in our state. Wharton is an Associate Professor of Political Science and Urban Affairs at SCSU. Mike Hydeck: After allegations of absentee ballot fra...

Sen. Saud Anwar (D-South Windsor), co-chair of the Public Health Committee, discusses safety for home healthcare workers, after a visiting nurse was killed in Willimantic.

Sen. Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) talks about Republicans’ concerns about the state’s plan to start phasing out gas powered vehicles.

Attorney General William Tong (D) explains the lawsuit he and 32 other state attorneys general initiated against Meta. This complaint is regarding the damaging of younger people’s mental health through their apps. Mike Hydeck: Taking on a tech giant is not easy for Congress so now 33 state attorneys general are giving it a try. Connecticut’s ...

Senator Ryan Fazio (R- Greenwich) discusses the possible elimination of the car tax in Connecticut, and what that could look like for taxpayers. Mike Hydeck: So how would you like to get rid of your car tax bill for good? Sounds compelling, right? But is it even possible? Lawmakers are exploring that, making it a reality. Joining me now is…...

Rep. David Michel (D- Stamford) discusses the future of offshore wind projects in our state. A project in Bridgeport recently fell through, but the project at State Pier in New London just got a new boost.

David Pia (R) is a candidate for First Selectman in Trumbull. He is a member of the United for Trumbull ticket which also includes John DelVechhio and Lisa Valenti.

Last October, Lieutenant Dustin Demonte and Sergeant Alex Hamzy were killed when they were ambushed while responding to a 911 call. Officer Alec Iurato was also shot during the attack. He returned fire, killing the shooter. And he recently returned to the job. The community rallied around the police department in the following days, and they contin...

Congress is in uncharted territory after voting out Representative Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker. Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina is filling the position for the interim now. The House is in recess with the threat though of a government shutdown still looming. So what happens next? And how soon? NBC Connecticut’s Mike Hydeck spoke wi...