The Real Story | Proposed state amendment for early voting
The amendments would allow early voting in state elections and expand access to absentee ballots to every state voter without them needing to provide an excuse. Author: Jenn Bernstein Updated: 10:38 AM EDT April 11, 2021
CONNECTICUT, USA Connecticut lawmakers are considering two bills, including early voting, and no excuse absentee ballot voting. Secretary of the State Denise Merrill tells Real Story Host Jenn Bernstein why she thinks lawmakers need to make both a priority this session.
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The Real Story: Mayor Bronin
Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin joins Real Story Host Jenn Bernstein to discuss his plans to get the capital city back on track during the COVID-19 pandemic. Author: Jenn Bernstein Updated: 10:30 AM EDT March 14, 2021
HARTFORD, Conn. Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin joins Real Story Host Jenn Bernstein to discuss his plans to get the capital city back on track during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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HARTFORD, Conn Representative Robyn Porter has re-introduced The Crown Act- which would make it illegal to discriminate based on hair styles that are historically associated with race. Representative Porter discusses the legislation with Real Story Host Jenn Bernstein, and explains why she believes it needs to be a priority this legislative session. Student and member of the YWCA Young Women s Leadership Corps Program, Christina Jackson, also joins the conversation, and discusses what The Crown Act means to her.
Then, Sunday is Valentine s Day, an important holiday for restaurants. Max Downtown and Trumbull Kitchen Co-owner Steve Abrams, Place 2 Be Owner Gina Luari, and Chicago Sam s General Manager Ryan Kealey talk about how they ve kept their doors open, and their customers safe during Covid.
The Real Story: Security at the Capitol; Impeachment; Remembering Oz Griebel
The FBI s warning of possible armed protests at state capitols across the country has Connecticut Law Enforcement beefing up security. Author: Jenn Bernstein Updated: 10:36 AM EST January 17, 2021
HARTFORD, Conn The FBI s warning of possible armed protests at state capitols across the country has Connecticut Law Enforcement beefing up security.
Colonel Stavros Mellekas, Commander of the State Police and Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, speaks with Real Story Host Jenn Bernstein about the show of force put in place at Connecticut s Capitol. He also has a strong message for anyone considering planning violence.