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Face the Facts: How a new coalition could help reduce your energy costs
Sen. Norm Needleman (D- Essex), co-chair of the Energy and Technology committee, joins Mike to explain how a new 10-state coalition could help reduce energy costs in our state.
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Face the Facts: ArrayRX card can save you hundreds of dollars on your medications monthly
Comptroller Sean Scanlon (D) says people who use the ArrayRx discount prescription card save an average of $219 a month on their medications. But so far, participation in the program is low. He explains how it works and how you can sign up.
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Face the Facts: ArrayRX card can save you hundreds of dollars on your medications monthly
Comptroller Sean Scanlon (D) says people who use the ArrayRx discount prescription card save an average of $219 a month on their medications. But so far, participation in the program is low. He explains how it works and how you can sign up. Mike Hydeck: Lowering the cost of prescription drugs has been a political talking point for years, both…
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Face the Facts: How a new coalition could help reduce your energy costs
Sen. Norm Needleman (D- Essex), co-chair of the Energy and Technology committee, joins Mike to explain how a new 10-state coalition could help reduce energy costs in our state. Mike Hydeck: Switching to renewable energy over time and also keeping the costs down for ratepayers can seem almost impossible from time to time. The cost of a charging station, the…
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Face the Facts: The latest on the Congressional investigation into Boeing
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) updates us on the Congressional investigation into Boeing.
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Face the Facts: The latest on the Congressional investigation into Boeing
As some members of his own party call on President Biden to reconsider his reelection bid, Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) is supporting Biden. Blumenthal says he’s recently spent time with the president and believes he is fit to continue. Blumenthal also updates us on the Congressional investigation into Boeing. Mike Hydeck: The pressure is mounting on President Biden to...
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Face the Facts: How presidential immunity could impact future presidents
There are a lot of questions about the Supreme Court’s ruling this week on presidential immunity. Quinnipiac University law professor John Pavia weighs in.
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Face the Facts: How presidential immunity could impact future presidents
There are a lot of questions about the Supreme Court’s ruling this week on presidential immunity. Quinnipiac University law professor John Pavia weighs in. Mike Hydeck: An unprecedented ruling this week from the Supreme Court regarding presidential immunity. Does it shield former President Trump from criminal prosecution, and what does it mean for future presidents? Joining me now is...
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Face the Facts: Keeping health care affordable with insurance premiums expected to rise in 2025
With health insurance premiums expected to rise in 2025, Republican legislators are expressing frustration at the lack of action when it comes to keeping health care affordable.
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Face the Facts: Keeping health care affordable with insurance premiums expected to rise in 2025
With health insurance premiums expected to rise in 2025, Republican legislators are expressing frustration at the lack of action when it comes to keeping health care affordable. Sen. Kevin Kelly (R- Stratford) says Republican proposals have continually been disregarded. Mike Hydeck: It looks like another year of insurance rate increases could be on the way for 2025. The question is,…
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Face the Facts: What's next for the state's certificate of need program?
Sen. Saud Anwar (D- South Windsor) joins Mike to discuss what’s next for the state’s certificate of need program. Hospitals are required to get a certificate of need before discontinuing services, mergers, or even making a major purchase. Lawmakers hoped to make changes to the lengthy process during the short session, but ran out of time. Mike Hydeck: It...
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Face the Facts: Safeguarding elections in Conn. after election-related arrests in Bridgeport
Senate Minority Leader Stephen Harding (R- Brookfield) reacts to four election-related arrests in Bridgeport. Republicans have long voiced concerns about the security of our state’s absentee ballot system. He talks about changed his party would like to see moving forward. Mike Hydeck: Four campaign operatives were arrested in Bridgeport this week, charged in connection with absentee ballot fraud related...
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Face the Facts: Next steps after the Coast Guard's alleged cover up of sexual assault, harassment claims
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D- Connecticut) discusses this week’s hearing in Washington about the alleged Coast Guard coverup of sexual assault and harassment claims, and next steps when it comes to protecting victims. Mike Hydeck: Covering up sexual assault cases for decades. Keeping investigation results away from Congress for years. Those are just some of the accusations against the Coast...
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Face the Facts: Safeguarding elections in Conn. after election-related arrests in Bridgeport
Senate Minority Leader Stephen Harding (R- Brookfield) reacts to four election-related arrests in Bridgeport. Republicans have long voiced concerns about the security of our state’s absentee ballot system. He talks about changed his party would like to see moving forward.
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Face the Facts: Next steps after the Coast Guard's alleged cover up of sexual assault claims
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D- Connecticut) discusses this week’s hearing in Washington about the alleged Coast Guard coverup of sexual assault and harassment claims, and next steps when it comes to protecting victims.
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Face the Facts: Could Conn.'s car tax be repealed or removed?
Majority Leader Rep. Jason Rojas (D- East Hartford) joins Mike in studio to discuss the infamous car tax, and why repealing it is easier said than done. Lawmakers expect to head into special session to finalize legislation that would change the way vehicles are assessed, among other things. Mike Hydeck: Connecticut lawmakers have been flirting with getting rid of or…
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Face the Facts: What can be done to help increase affordable housing in Connecticut?
Sen. Ryan Fazio (R – Greenwich) is one of a handful of Republican Senators who voted in favor of a broad housing bill. He joins Mike to discuss why he voted yes despite some reservations, and the changes he hopes to see to the state’s affordable housing law moving forward. Mike Hydeck: Ninety-two thousand. That’s how many housing units...
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Face the Facts: Could Conn.'s car tax be repealed or removed?
Majority Leader Rep. Jason Rojas (D- East Hartford) joins Mike in studio to discuss the infamous car tax, and why repealing it is easier said than done. Lawmakers expect to head into special session to finalize legislation that would change the way vehicles are assessed, among other things.
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Face the Facts: What can be done to help increase affordable housing in Connecticut?
Sen. Ryan Fazio (R – Greenwich) is one of a handful of Republican Senators who voted in favor of a broad housing bill. He joins Mike to discuss why he voted yes despite some reservations, and the changes he hopes to see to the state’s affordable housing law moving forward.
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Face the Facts: New law helps protect senior citizens in Conn.
In the coming months, we will see sweeping changes in how we protect senior citizens in Connecticut. Sen. Martha Marx (D- New London) joins Mike with a look at what the new law does to try to accomplish that. Mike Hydeck: Lawmakers are calling this a big first step when it comes to improving elder care in Connecticut. The sweeping…