Gary talked to Wayne Pesce, president of the CT Food Association, about Democrats accusations that grocery stores may be price gouging. Republican Leader Vinny Candelora joined to update us on the session and the budget, and Vinny Aspermonte of Aerus came in studio to talk about his buy one get one free sale!!
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
Ahead of yet another special election, Republican Minority Leader Themis Klarides joined Brad and Gary to talk about the new state reps, the issues going on, and if the Democrats can pass the toll bill.
Secretary of State Denise Merrill joined Brad Davis and Gary Byron to talk about possible consolidation of elections
