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The Blue-Ribbon Commission on K-12 Education Funding and Accountability had its first meeting. There’s a lot of variability to determine how school districts get state and federal dollars. We spoke to Rep. Tina Courpas, a member of the group, about what came out of the first meeting and the goal of the commission. To watch the first meeting: CT-N Video Player: Governor’s Blue-Ribbon Commission on K-12 Education Funding and Accountability June 4th Meeting

Sometimes our kids can have quite the imagination. But if we don't lean in and listen, we may miss what could be the start to a great conversation about crime prevention. Find out how a simple kids' chapter book led to a second grader learning about some of the dangers in society and online.

In continued coverage of the new social media and AI law for our state, we welcomed back Senator James Maroney. He led the effort in passing this legislation and we did a deeper dive into the artificial intelligence portion of the law.

The CSCU system has experienced multiple leadership controversies, resignations, and no-confidence votes. We spoke with Governor Lamont about the ongoing drama surrounding CSCU and whether the system is actually being prioritized. We also did a recap of bills passed in the session that now are law in Connecticut. Image Courtesy of Melissa Sheketoff

Jon spoke with the Lt. Governor about a variety of topics, including what would happen if Gov. Lamont loses the primary!

A city charter reform that would create not only an Ethics Commission but also a Department of Ethics in the Park City, was passed overwhelmingly by voters this past November. But since then, the formation of those respective bodies has faced road block after road block. City Councilman Galen Murray spoke with Jon about the latest development.

Host Paul Pacelli jumped into Thursday's big show on "Connecticut Today" looking at different questions and answers from a new Quinnipiac University poll on the U.S., heading into the nation's 250th Birthday (00:37). Quinnipiac University Associate Teaching Professor of Criminal Justice Jenna Curren discussed recent injuries to corrections officers in Connecticut prisons and how tough that job really is (13:10). Finally, former State Senate GOP Leader John McKinney discussed a new poll on the August Democratic primary (23:01)

To wrap up the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour stop at the Blue Sky Diner, Melissa welcomed her brother Matthew Sheketoff as well as Claudia Sheketoff, her mother, to the program

They're the title sponsor the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour, Brown Roofing! Melissa welcomed Kevin on to talk about the company and their involvement with "The Voice of Connecticut!"

If you've ever had your picture taken in Stratford, chances are, it was at Boothe Park. Melissa welcomed the friends of Boothe Park to the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour to talk about what's going on at Boothe Park.

The Sterling House Community Center always has something going on, and to give us an update, Melissa welcomed them to the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour!

She's the new Stratford Police Chief and one of her first assignments, join Melissa Sheketoff at the Blue Sky Diner to take part in the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour!

One of the biggest companies in Connecticut is located here in Stratford, that of course, is Sikorsky and as such, we welcomed them back to the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour!

Gerry Mucci joined Melissa at the Blue Sky Diner to talk about the Stratford Veterans Museum and some of the help they may need. For More Information: https://stfdveteransmuseum.org/