A listener favorite, Dr Virginia Bieluch, the Chief of Infectious Diseases at the Hospital for Central Connecticut joined Gary on the air to discuss all things coronavirus, how the state is faring in regards to others, Phase three, mask wearing, and SO much more.
The issue of bonding and how Connecticut will pay for everything is a hot topic, and Chris Davis joined Gary on the air to talk about it.
FRANCIS PADILLA, President Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut. Back in January Brad interviewed me about the high costs of health care and what the Governor and the Legislature should do about them. An invitation was extended to come back on to update you later in the session. There is a bill, HB 7267, that would make coverage more affordable to employees of small business and nonprofit organizations, and individuals who have to buy insurance on their own. It is working its way through the process. Rep. Sean Scanlon, Sen. Matt Lesser and Comptroller Kevin Lembo are the authors and champions of the bill....She joined Paul to talk about this
Gary talked with two guests in the 9 o"clock hour, Alexis Harrison - Co-founder of CT169Strong, a grassroots, non-partisan group dedicated to local control. Also a member of the Fairfield Plan & Zoning Commissioner and Maria Weingarten - Co-founder of CT169Strong, a member of the New Canaan Board of Finance, New Canaan Affordable Housing Committee and a Realtor. The ladies warn us about some bad housing bills!
