JP Stredzinski is the state rep for Monroe and parts of Newtown. He also works as the EMS coordinator out of Stratford. He joines Gary on the air to talk about what he's seeing in both of his jobs.

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.

Frances Padilla, the President of the Universal Health Care Foundation of CT, discusses legislative initiatives to make healthcare more affordable with Brad.