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Brad & Dan podcast- July 28, 2017: Sen. Suzio says SEBAC deal includes paid time for union activities

Jul 28, 2017

Connecticut state Sen. Len Suzio, R-Meriden says, the SEBAC concessions deal for state union employees approved by House Democrats, includes increased paid time to attend union events. In this interview, he explains why he is urging his Senate colleagues to vote "no" on the contract. Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/iStock/Pugalenthi

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Brad & Dan podcast- July 28, 2017: Manchester prepares for 'Crusin' On Main'

Jul 28, 2017

Everything is all set for the 17th annual "Crusin' On Main" event, Sunday, August 6, 2017, on Main St. in downtown Manchester, CT. Everything from classic cars to plenty of good food will highlight the festivities. Event organizer Ed Firestone provides the details in this interview. Podcast photo credit: Getty Images Plus/i Stock/YaskoCreative

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Using bees as a teaching tool

Jul 27, 2017

Using bees to teach students? That's what is happening in a Hartford classroom. Jared Lewis, a science teacher at the Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy will explain how he convinced school officials to allow his students to raise bees in the class room, as part of hands-on science.
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Brad & Dan podcast- July 27, 2017: Curtis Robinson has rags to riches story to tell

Jul 27, 2017

In this interview Curtis Robinson talks about his rags to riches story, arriving on a bus in Hartford as a teen, and becoming an entrepreneur. He also discusses his Curtis and Sheila Robinson Foundation. In photo seated: Brad Davis. Standing L-R, Dan Lovallo, Curtis Robinson

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Ed Says: July 27th 2017

Jul 27, 2017

Profiting off of fear.
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Ed Says: July 26th 2017

Jul 26, 2017

If it is so easy, do it!
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Ed Says: July 24th 2017

Jul 24, 2017

The benefits of a recharge.
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Ed Says: July 20th 2017

Jul 20, 2017

Culture of Conspiracy.
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SEBAC concessions deal will be approved

Jul 28, 2017

The Connecticut State Senate is expected to take up the state employee union concessions deal in a session on Monday. CT On The Hill predicts it will be approved.
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State wants to charge fee for homes that heat with oil

Jul 27, 2017

As part of its energy efficiency strategy, the state of Connecticut is recommending that owners of homes that use oil and propane gas for heat pay an energy conservation fee. It is a fee that is already charged to home owners, using natural gas and electricity for heat.
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Special interests take centerstage

Jul 26, 2017

How much are special interests dominating Connecticut's political scene? Perhaps plenty.
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Governor has not visited crumbling basements

Jul 25, 2017

In the years since hundreds of homes in eastern Connecticut have experienced crumbling basements, Gov. Malloy has never visited one of the affected houses. So says Tim Heim, president of the Connecticut Coalition of Crumbling Basements.
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