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Face the Facts Apr 21

Face the Facts: Push for stricter punishments for people involved in street takeovers

Senator Heather Somers (R-Groton) talks about the ongoing issue of street takeovers, and the bill now heading to the Senate that will provide stricter punishments for those who get involved in these t...

Face the Facts Apr 21

Face the Facts: What the conflict in Israel and Iran could mean for the US
taxes Apr 14

Face the Facts: More on the state's push to get rid of so-called junk fees

Connecticut Apr 14

Face the Facts: Legislature aims to improve issues with healthcare regulatory program

Sen. Saud Anwar (D-South Windsor) who is also a medical doctor, explains the regulations for certain healthcare transactions, such as hospital acquisitions, known as Certificate of Need.
Junk Fees Apr 14

Face the Facts: More on the state's push to get rid of so-called junk fees

Mark Boughton, commissioner of the Department of Revenue Services, is discussing the state’s long-term tax plan, and what it would mean for CT residents who bear one of the heaviest tax burdens in the...
healthcare Apr 14

Face the Facts: Legislature aims to improve issues with healthcare regulatory program

Sen. Saud Anwar (D- South Windsor) who is also a medical doctor, explains the regulations for certain healthcare transactions, such as hospital acquisitions, known as Certificate of Need.
EAST HARTFORD Apr 7

Face the Facts: Fighter jet engine upgrades to happen at CT-based Pratt & Whitney

With some high profile defense contracts lost here in recent years in Connecticut, this week we learned about some behind the scenes work to keep a major one intact. The engines for the F-135 fighter ...

connecticut voting Apr 7

Face the Facts: CT senator talks about early voting following presidential primaries

Following this week’s primary, we talk with state Sen. Rob Sampson (R- Wolcott) about feedback he’s getting from voters and election workers, and why he says his bigger concern is no excuse absentee voting.
health insurance Mar 31

Face the Facts: Bill to help small businesses save on health insurance

Lower premiums, lower deductibles, lower drug costs: all things our state lawmakers have pledged to voters many times over the years. But affordable health insurance seems to be elusive in our state, especially when it comes to small business owners. But why is this? Joining NBC Connecticut’s Mike Hydeck to talk about the efforts to possibly ...
affordable housing Mar 31

Face the Facts: Looking at ways to solve the state's homelessness crisis

A new approach to housing the homeless in Connecticut is starting to gain some traction. We saw an initial example of it recently in New Haven. Tiny houses were put behind the Amistad House to get men and women out of the cold and on their way to more permanent housing. Now, state legislators are working on a statewide plan…
Face the Facts Mar 25

Face the Facts: What could a mandate for electric vehicles look like in CT?

What does President Biden’s action this week on electric vehicles mean for drivers in Connecticut? Sen. Jeff Gordon (R-Woodstock) updates us on his party’s concerns for phasing out gas powered vehicles, and the questions that still haven’t been answered. Mike Hydeck: After getting pushback from Toyota, the largest automaker in the world, President ...
Face the Facts Mar 25

Face the Facts: Lawmakers call for transparency into use of federal money in nursing homes

Ensuring our senior citizens get the care they deserve. Sen. Jan Hochadel (D-Meriden), chair of the Committee on Aging, joins Mike to discuss a bill that would require more transparency into how nursing homes are spending federal and state dollars, and how much of it goes directly to care. Mike Hydeck: So are capital investment companies pocketing ...
Face the Facts Mar 25

Face the Facts: Lawmakers call for transparency into use of federal money in nursing homes

Ensuring our senior citizens get the care they deserve. Sen. Jan Hochadel (D-Meriden), chair of the Committee on Aging, joins Mike to discuss a bill that would require more transparency into how nursing homes are spending federal and state dollars, and how much of it goes directly to care.
transportation Mar 17

Face the Facts: Paying down the transportation fund while funding needed projects

Treasurer Erick Russell (D) discusses his proposal to start paying down the Special Transportation Fund.
road safety Mar 17

Face the Facts: Bill aims to increase penalties for reckless school bus drivers

In response to video showing drivers ignoring stop signs on school buses, Sen. Herron Keyon Gaston (D- Bridgeport) is introducing a bill to increase the penalties.
artificial intelligence Mar 8

Face the Facts: Safeguards to protect residents against artificial intelligence

Sen. Tony Hwang (R- Fairfield) speaks on the rise of artificial intelligence and how Connecticut lawmakers are creating safeguards to protect residents.
Education Mar 8

Face the Facts: Discussing the disconnect between teens and schooling, work

Joe DeLong, CEO of the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, discusses the disconnect between thousands of young adults at the risk of quitting school or work across the state.
Youth Mar 8

Face the Facts: Discussing the disconnect between teens and schooling, work

Joe DeLong, CEO of the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, discusses the disconnect between thousands of young adults at the risk of quitting school or work across the state.
artificial intelligence Mar 8

Face the Facts: Safeguards to protect residents against artificial intelligence

Sen. Tony Hwang (R- Fairfield) speaks on the rise of artificial intelligence and how Connecticut lawmakers are creating safeguards to protect residents.
Face the Facts Mar 3

Face the Facts: What raising the tipped wage could mean for Conn. restaurant workers

Scott Dolch, the president and CEO of the Connecticut Restaurant Association, joins Mike Hydeck to discuss what raising the tipped wage for restaurant workers could mean for servers and bartenders.

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