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Policy and peace of mind

Governor Ned Lamont (D)
Molly Ingram
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Governor Ned Lamont (D)

Calls to Connecticut's mental health hotline were up 30% last year. Governor Hochul touts a pending law that would mean tougher penalties for criminals who wear a mask. Connecticut's AG says he needs more money to fund lawsuits against the Trump administration. Plus, nearly one in five Connecticut lawmakers are landlords -- what that could mean for housing policy.

Sabrina is host and producer of WSHU’s daily podcast After All Things. She also produces the climate podcast Higher Ground and other long-form news and music programs at the station. Sabrina spent two years as a WSHU fellow, working as a reporter and assisting with production of The Full Story.
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