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Local lawmakers demand answers on drones flying over our region. Environmental officials push for a major cleanup at Bethpage Community Park. Thousands of Connecticut residents will have their medical debts paid off by the state. Plus, a closer look at the overhaul of Connecticut’s jury selection system.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Andrew Brown to discuss his article, written with Jenna Carlesso and Renata Daou “CT overhauled its jury selection system but racial disparities remain,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Commentator David Bouchier finds a lot to like about the holiday season.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Jan Ellen Spiegel to discuss her article, “CT could play outsized role in Trump political battle over raw milk,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Southampton sues the Shinnecock Nation over travel plaza construction. Federal disaster relief is on the way to Connecticut farmers impacted by a hail storm from August. Bridgeport creates a task force to deal with chronic absenteeism. Plus, some big news from WSHU.

Commentator David Bouchier takes a peek behind the mall and sees Santa’s elves at work.

Some Connecticut lawmakers are calling for the CSCU president to resign. Nassau will begin testing wastewater for illicit drug use. AAA says record-breaking holiday travel is expected to start tomorrow. And if you love Christmas movies, Connecticut is the place to be!

WSHU staff, past and present, reminisce about working with Tom Kuser and the impressive legacy he leaves. Thank you, Tom!

The new year brings tighter regulations to Connecticut’s absentee ballot system. New York’s Department of Education proposes more funding to public schools in the next budget. Plus, social media and tech use was a huge topic of conversation this year in our region and at the national level.

Connecticut residents can now choose to automatically block online tracking. East Hampton will consider granting $4 million for affordable housing projects. Connecticut and New York receive A grades for gun safety. Plus, a new effort to help local farmers with mental health challenges.