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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 Biden slowed down the federal rollout...
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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 federal money that…
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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.
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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.
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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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Face the Facts: Could neighboring small towns share resources to save money?
Betsy Gara, the executive director of the CT Council of Small Towns, joins Mike Hydeck to discuss if neighboring small towns could partner and share resources to save money, and why it doesn’t happen more often.
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Face the Facts: Needs are increasing for Conn. nonprofits
Jason Jakubowski, CEO of Connecticut Foodshare, discusses the need organizations like his are facing in this economy and why he believes the state should increase aid to non-profits.
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Face the Facts: Looking into a workaround for the spending cap on the state's budget
Comptroller Sean Scanlon (D) joins Mike Hydeck in studio to talk about a potential workaround to the spending cap which limits the legislature’s ability to adjust the budget. Governor Ned Lamont (D) and Republican lawmakers are opposed altering the fiscal guardrails.
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Face the Facts: Needs are increasing for Conn. nonprofits
They feed the hungry. They help with childcare. They counsel those struggling with depression or addiction. And Connecticut’s nonprofits say making ends meet is becoming more and more difficult. They are among many service providers in the state hoping they will get more money in this short legislative session as lawmakers adjust the budget. The Connecticut Community Nonprofit Alliance...
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Face the Facts: Looking into a workaround for the spending cap on the state's budget
Comptroller Sean Scanlon (D) joins Mike Hydeck in studio to talk about a potential workaround to the spending cap which limits the legislature’s ability to adjust the budget. Governor Ned Lamont (D) and Republican lawmakers are opposed altering the fiscal guardrails. Mike Hydeck: Well as we head into the second year of a two-year budget, can Connecticut do more?...
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Face the Facts: What's being done to avoid a government shutdown?
Rep. Jim Himes (D- 4th District) joins Mike to discuss how Congress is working to avoid a government shutdown next Friday, and what needs to be done about the crisis at the border. Mike Hydeck: Will the government shut down? If it does, things like paying our troops and funding low income housing programs will become a lot more difficult. Now,...
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Face the Facts: What's being done to avoid a government shutdown?
Rep. Jim Himes (D- 4th District) joins Mike to discuss how Congress is working to avoid a government shutdown next Friday, and what needs to be done about the crisis at the border.
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Face the Facts: Securing funds for houses of worship for security upgrades
Mike Hydeck: Welcome back. In recent years, in recent months, in recent days, we’ve seen protests on college campuses, hate speech at schools, churches and synagogues, mosques and the call for university presidents to step down over their comments in front of Congress. Scenes like this one on the New Haven Green recently during a Palestinian protest. State leaders,...
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Face the Facts: Securing funds for houses of worship
Sen. Tony Hwang (R- Fairfield) explains the movement to generate funds that would secure the safety of houses of worship, and why he believes these grants should be ongoing.
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Face the Facts: Conn. pays back $1.2 billion loan used for small businesses during pandemic
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 businesses, and updates us on hiring efforts in…
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Face the Facts: Breaking down the unusual mayoral race in Bridgeport
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 fraud in the primary,…
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Face the Facts: Could the car tax in Conn. be eliminated?
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…
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Face the Facts: Conn. joins dozens of other states in lawsuit against Meta
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 Attorney General William Tong…
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Face the Facts: The future of offshore wind projects in Connecticut
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.
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Face the Facts: David Pia talks about ‘United for Trumbull' approach heading into elections
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.