The price of keeping Connecticut homes warm is climbing to historic levels. A Connecticut energy industry expert weighs in on the global fuel shortage, the strain on local suppliers and the outlook for winter. bit.ly/4yRdNMK bit.ly/4yRdNMK

From concerns about affordability to the preservation of our democracy, Connecticut Public listeners have shared the issues influencing their vote in next week’s midterm elections. We put into context the responses from more than 300 listeners on the next Wheelhouse. ctpublic.org/show/the-wheel…

New Haven settled its third wrongful conviction lawsuit this year, for more than $16 million.

Adam Carmon was convicted over killing an infant and paralyzing the baby’s grandmother in a 1994 shooting. But Carmon said the New Haven Police Department suppressed and fabricated evidence.
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Thirteen-year-old Esmeraida Figueroa said the first time she remembers smiling with her teeth is when she went to the circus with her mentor, Rebeca Carrasquillo.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut (BBBS of CT) matched the Puerto Rican pair. The organization is looking for more Hispanic volunteers to better serve the Spanish-speaking families seeking mentorship.
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Connecticut’s 4th Congressional District, in the southwestern corner of the state, has seen somewhat of a political transformation over the past two decades. The district was a Republican stronghold for 40 years and was represented by more liberal Republicans. But that changed in 2008.
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This hour we talk with experts in ballot design about how to put together a ballot that's accessible to everyone, and all of the things to keep in mind, from font size to the length of candidate's names. Plus, a look at the evolution of ballots throughout history.
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A citizens’ group called Monday for Connecticut to impose interstate highway tolls and a surcharge on millionaires’ earnings to finance billions of dollars in local property tax relief, including repeal of the municipal motor vehicle levy.
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The Connecticut Department of Public Health launched a new online dashboard tracking unintentional drug overdose deaths across the state and in each town and region.

The data will be updated each month, and is designed to help health workers and community groups understand patterns and plan prevention work.
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It’s Halloween week, which means we’re summoning Connecticut’s most chilling stories.

From ghostly apparitions to mysterious happenings that defy explanation, this hour Where We Live will make you think twice about what lurks in the dark. bit.ly/4nIHpXj

It's an all calls kind of day! ☎️

Do you have a burning question you want to share with the world? Now is the perfect time to share it with Colin and with all your fellow listeners!

Call 888-720-9677 between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to join the conversation. bit.ly/3UifnJd

The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system is updating its policies and tightening background checks. bit.ly/4i7jK3d

Four Connecticut residents with disabilities are collectively suing the state for denying services based on their IQ scores. The complaint, filed Aug. 10, asserts that the state law governing DDS’s eligibility process violates the constitutional right of people with physical or mental disabilities to be equally protected. bit.ly/3UdcSYU

You value truth. You seek out the facts. You love learning and hearing new perspectives. You've found your people.

This hour, we are taking a look at childbirth and postpartum health in Connecticut. We'll hear a firsthand account of postpartum depression and we'll learn about the disparities in Connecticut. ctpublic.org/show/disrupted…

Watch an intimate portrait of a Connecticut family and their resilience in supporting their adult son with autism. When the family business making purses from old books becomes a lifeline for Christian, it reshapes all of their lives.

Watch on CPTV on Saturday, October 31 at 7 p.m. or stream now at ctpublic.org/bindings
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This hour, we are taking a look at childbirth and postpartum health in Connecticut. We'll hear a firsthand account of postpartum depression and we'll learn about the disparities in Connecticut. ctpublic.org/show/disrupted…

The window to shop for health insurance plans — or renew existing plans — opened Friday for Access Health CT, the state’s health insurance marketplace. bit.ly/4igcH71

Instead of building a new data center from scratch, old buildings and data centers can get upgraded to handle the power and cooling needs of the computer chips that make AI work. bit.ly/4yHOUTv

This hour on The Colin McEnroe Show, the history of dinner parties and some advice from people who turn party-hosting into an art form. bit.ly/4hWeOhq