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  1. 2 hours ago

    There's no alternative to the FACTS. Support the journalists who deliver them. Become a Member!

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  2. 3 hours ago

    As of Jan. 28, DPH says 740 people completed both sections of the training required to make them authorized vaccinators. “We believe that we have enough through our existing workforce and the new vaccinators that are coming online to meet that demand," said a DPH spokesperson./3

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  3. 3 hours ago

    As the pandemic continues to stretch doctors, nurses, and pharmacists thin, an order from the state Dept. of Public Health expanded the pool of medical workers eligible to administer vaccinations. Qualified EMTs, dental workers, veterinarians, & podiatrists can give the shots. /2

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  4. 3 hours ago

    As COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Continues, CT Trains Corps Of Volunteer Vaccinators. During training, the syringe contains saline, injected into a pillow held in place on a classmate’s shoulder. But soon, it will be the real deal: the COVID-19 . 1/3

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    "It's not about advantaging one group over another. It's making sure that we all begin at the same place and have the chance to fulfill our God-given potential," says Susan Rice, White House domestic policy adviser.

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    Are the media trying to hard to portray Republicans as they want them to be instead of what they've become? We talk about that and, what to expect in next week's impeachment trial

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    meanwhile, at the smithsonian's national zoo

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    This morning, from joins us to answer our questions and yours. Tweet us or call us between 9am-10am: 888-720-9677. Listen live on

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    In what is believed to be a first in the country, Vernon officials have a made a deal with Uber to bring people to vaccine clinics.

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    Snow is picking up ❄️

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  11. 7 hours ago

    Advocacy groups want Gov. Ned Lamont to end pandemic liability protection for nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, now that so many of their residents and staff have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

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  12. Jan 30

    Thanks for joining us this week on Seasoned to help hosts and geek out on take-out food across ! 🥡🍽️

    In which I (rightfully) freak out about Salute's garlic bread
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  13. Jan 30

    Curious about how CT students and stakeholders are doing with high school sports paused? Stream CUTLINE: Playing with COVID at .

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  14. Jan 29

    The poll, run by Secure Democracy, a nonpartisan organization, also showed 79% of Connecticut voters in favor of early voting. Merrill suspects the early voting question could be on the ballot as soon as 2022. No excuse absentee voting will likely have to wait until 2024. /3

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  15. Jan 29

    At a virtual press conference Thursday, shared that a poll conducted in January showed that 73% of Connecticut voters support the option to vote by absentee ballot without needing an excuse. /2

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  16. Jan 29

    Connecticut has some of the most restrictive voting laws in the nation built into its constitution. Secretary of the State Denise Merrill is calling for a number of voting reforms. /1

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  17. Jan 29

    Its going to be a windy weekend! 🌬🥶

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  18. Jan 29

    A state legislative committee advanced Angel Quiros’ nomination as Department of Correction commissioner in a hearing dominated by questions about his plans for dealing with the pandemic’s impact on the prison system.

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    One CT town dropped off the COVID-19 "red zone" alert this week. Hospitalizations continue to go down, according to state data. You can see town-level case numbers and positivity rates -

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    Elizabeth Norman of joins us to answer our questions and yours on this important historical figure. Tweet us or call us between 9am-10am: 888-720-9677. Listen live on

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