The debate over gun control has been dominating the headlines a month after Newtown, but away from the glare of news cameras there is also plenty of debate over mental health. This […]
Face the State Flashback: the Walter Cronkite Interview
Walter Cronkite was the most trusted television newsman in American history. His iconic announcement in 1963 that President Kennedy had died “the flash now official, President Kennedy died at 1PM eastern standard […]
Martha Dean Stirs Controversy on Face the State
In the most recent election for state attorney general, the voters of Newtown overwhelmingly chose Martha Dean to be Connecticut’s top law enforcer, but it remains to be seen if the town […]
That Time I Sank a News Car on a Frigid Winter Day
This bitter cold gripping Connecticut brings back frigid memories of when I first moved to Michigan. It was early December 1990 and the ground was already covered in snow and the temperature […]
The Time I Sank a News Car on a Frigid Winter Day
This bitter cold gripping Connecticut brings back frigid memories of when I first moved to Michigan. It was early December and the ground was already covered in snow and the temperature was […]
Should Connecticut Consider Becoming a Right to Work State?
* I usually prepare more questions than I need for Face the State, and such was the case for this Sunday’s broadcast. Our guests this weekend are Senate president Don Williams and […]
Face the State Flashback: A Legendary Department Store Closes its Doors
There was nothing like it in Connecticut then, and there is certainly nothing like it now. We’re talking about the legendary G. Fox department store in downtown Hartford, that closed its doors […]
Frosh Lawmakers Weigh in on Legislative Session
It is tough being a freshman. Your dead last in seniority, get assigned the least desirable offices, and have to work twice as hard to get your voice heard. So this weekend, […]
Segarra Sees Rosy 2013 for Hartford, but Car Tax and Insurance Need to be Fixed
2013 is off to a great start for our capital city. The headlines for Hartford have featured new businesses, new construction, and a new attitude. Front Street is reporting brisk business, UConn […]
Who knew where he'd be today?
I’ll be rooting for Notre Dame in the BCS national championship tonight for a few reasons, but namely because of head coach Brian Kelly. 22 years ago I was working as a […]
Foley Setting Stage for 2014 Rematch with Governor Malloy
22 months from now voters will go to the polls to choose a governor and the 2014 ballot could be identical to the one voters saw in 2010. Republican Tom Foley is […]
My Challenge with the Cheerful Chimps
In the grand scheme of things in life, this most assuredly was not a big deal, but let me share with you a problem I had with a Christmas gift for my […]
Can the State Heal after Newtown?
This Sunday on Face the State we will talk about the latest from Newtown. Pastor Will Marotti of New Life Church in Meriden and frequent host on WTIC radio will be here […]
Lieberman Wants Term Limits for Senators, Electoral College Eliminated
Retiring U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman (I) CT says it is time for sweeping changes in the way the United States chooses its leaders. In an interview on “Face the State,” on WFSB-TV […]
Lembo Opposes New Taxes to Erase Deficit
It is hardly a holly jolly season at the state capitol these days. Governor Malloy is prepping for a special legislative session as he mulls over a $365 M deficit. Down the street Comptroller Kevin Lembo […]
Holder-Winfield to Take Big Step in Challenging DeStefano
The race for mayor of New Haven in the election of 2013 will begin next week. During a taping of Face the State set to air Sunday, State Representative Gary Holder-Winfield announced he […]
Malloy Budget Cuts Defended by Occhigrosso as Specter of 2014 Looms
Governor Malloy has much to juggle this holiday season. He’s been forced to make drastic budget cuts to close a $360M budget hole, and how he handles this is sure to become […]
Face the State Flashback: the Skyscraper Boom that Never Happened
At the end of the year it is customary for analysts, politicians and reporters to make economic forecasts for the year to come. 25 years ago this week, one of the most […]
Doctors Crusading Against Gun Violence
Two local doctors have made it their mission to get guns off the streets. They’ve seen first hand the impact guns can have on children. Doctor David Shapiro and Doctor Brendan Campbell […]
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