The minimum wage in Connecticut is now $15 an hour. But it doesn’t end there. The minimum wage law allows for yearly increases to keep up with inflation. Will this new adjustment help to workers in the state earn a living wage?
Smoke from the massive wildfires in Canada was a serious climate and health concern for our region this year. Right now the air has cleared, but concerns over the impact on public health and the environment remain.
In his new book Leading Lady: A Memoir of a Most Unusual Boy, Charles Busch, shares stories from his childhood and life as a writer, playwright, director, drag actor, and cabaret performer.
The novel, Between Two Moons, tells many stories all at once. The Full Story Host Tom Kuser explores all those narrative threads with author Aisha Abdel Gawad.
The Full Story host Tom Kuser takes a closer look at the human impact of the landmark Sheff vs. O'Neill settlement with Elizabeth Horton-Sheff, the lead plaintiff in the lawsuit.
In a move to expand financial literacy in the state, Governor Ned Lamont has signed a bill that would make it mandatory for high school students to take a personal finance course to graduate.
In a move to expand financial literacy in the state, Governor Ned Lamont has signed a bill that would make it mandatory for high school students to take a personal finance course to graduate.
Last year the Sheff versus O’Neill case was finally settled after 30 years of litigation. But the settlement had more hurdles to clear before it could go into effect.
Getting around in Connecticut can be dangerous. Especially for pedestrians. Last year 75 pedestrians were killed by vehicles in the state - the largest number in decades according to the Department of Transportation. The Full Story host Tom Kus
Chasten Buttigieg is sharing his story with young adults. This year he released a new version of his memoir, “I Have Something To Tell You,” for young readers.
The 2023 Connecticut and New York legislative sessions are ending. We check in to see which bills will become laws and which didn't make it to the finish line.
We live with Artificial Intelligence every day. But now that technology is evolving fast. What's being done to manage and regulate AI in Connecticut and New York?
Can you stay healthy if you don’t have a permanent home?Pandemic moratoriums have ended in Connecticut, evictions are up and the number of people without a permanent residence is on the rise. With few affordable homes available, the struggle to
Migratory Birds in the US are protected by law. And they have a Connecticut Yankee to thank. George Payne McLean served as Governor and a US Senator for Connecticut. This week on The Full Story we’ll speak with the author of a new biography det
The Full Story takes a deep dive into the new green bills and laws going into effect in our region that could transform environmental policy in both states
Can you stay healthy if you don’t have a permanent home?Pandemic moratoriums have ended in Connecticut, evictions are up and the number of people without a permanent residence is on the rise. With few affordable homes available, the struggle to
The war in Ukraine has raged on for more than a year and it has revealed unique connections with Connecticut. Two writers and educators in Connecticut decided to address the conflict by transforming their correspondence with friends in Ukraine
Sports are a way of life. But what happens when your ability to compete is different? This week on The Full Story we’re talking with people and athletes in our region who make sports accessible to everyone regardless of ability.
Art can be more than an expression of beauty. It can challenge perspectives, change minds or even be a call to action. This week on The Full Story we feature three people who take art to the next level.
How does a community recover from a tragedy? The residents of Newtown, Connecticut have carried the burden of the Sandy Hook School shooting for 10 years. This week, The Full Story will feature an encore presentation of a conversation with WSHU