Sabrina Garone

Thousands in our region voted early ahead of today’s primary election. A long-delayed flood control project in Bridgeport could see additional funding soon. Shellfish farmers look to expand in East Hampton. And prison reform advocates in Connecticut aren’t happy with a pick for a new government position.

The New York State Appellate Division ruled against the Town of East Hampton in a dispute over whether its airport skirted federal requirements.

Our region will vote in the presidential preference primary tomorrow. Connecticut Republicans say issues with absentee ballots still need to be addressed. Governor Hochul is at odds with fellow democrats over how to deal with retail theft. And New Haven considers a new approach to prevent wage theft.

Former U.S. Senator and vice presidential candidate Joe Lieberman has died. A Suffolk County plan to protect parks from pollution is taking shape. More female veterans than ever are getting disability benefits from the VA. And Yale New Haven Health gets approval to buy three Connecticut hospitals.

Connecticut officials hope basketball will attract more tourists to the state. A new round of offshore wind development is about to begin in New England. A man has been charged in the fatal shooting of an NYPD officer. And more than 100,000 Connecticut residents are eligible to have their criminal records erased.

Connecticut’s Insurance Committee didn’t pass any bills this year. Suffolk’s DA will investigate an allegation against the former county executive's administration. The future of a free school meal program in Connecticut is uncertain. Nassau County mourns the loss of an NYPD officer killed on duty last night. And how to safely view the upcoming solar eclipse in our region.

This week, Connecticut voters can take advantage of early voting opportunities for the first time ever. New Haven takes a step towards increasing tree canopy cover. The Army Corps of Engineers will direct more attention to Fire Island’s eroding shoreline. And how Connecticut could use opioid settlement money to help formerly incarcerated residents.

Connecticut could join New York in giving residents the right to a healthy environment. Democrats and Republicans are at odds over the New York HEAT Act. A Connecticut bill would allow places of worship to house the homeless. And a once sought after law enforcement job in New York, is not as attractive as it used to be.

Electric vehicles have been a hot topic in Connecticut over the last year. The legislature will soon vote on a bill that would create a roadmap to an electric future. WSHU’s Sabrina Garone and Molly Ingram discussed Connecticut’s long history with EVs.

A Connecticut bill would crack down on street takeovers. Governor Hochul wants a complete overhaul of New York’s Office of Cannabis Management. Some Town of Brookhaven residents can now get federal assistance with flood damage. And Connecticut Republicans fear the possibility of a state mandate on EVs.