PETER WOLFGANG, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE FAMILY INSTUTUTE OF CONNECTICUT, spoke to Brad Davis about Lawmakers Celebrate Reproductive Freedom with New Legislation. On the 46th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, a bipartisan group of lawmakers held a press conference in support of legislation that keeps with Connecticut’s tradition of reproductive freedom. Some of the legislation builds on maternal health initiatives, such as Medicaid reimbursement for doula services and a woman’s right not to be discriminated against by her employer for asking for a quiet and private place to express breast milk for up to three years. Another proposal would exempt breast feeding supplies from sales taxes.

MELISSA LYONS, Until We Meet Again, From Grief to Hope After Losing A Pet, Melissa Lyons grew up on a farm where animals were an important part of her life. She is an award-winning author, speaker and entrepreneur who has been featured on CTV News, CBC radio and other media outlets. She is passionate about helping people connect with and embrace fresh perspectives when faced with loss or tragedy. Her book Until We Meet Again, is a heartwarming story of loss, unconditional love and hope. Written from the perspective of a beloved pet who has moved on and whimsically illustrated, readers are guided to feel memories, cry if they wish and then move towards living their life deliberately with joy and love. She spoke about the book to Brad and Paul