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Connecticut Governor Lamont says he’s considering a third term. U.S. Senator Blumenthal proposed a bill to help gun violence victims. Some Long Island fishermen are suing the President. Plus, the controversy surrounding the first flight.

Machinists at Pratt and Whitney are on strike. The space that held the Cricket World Cup on Long Island last summer is still inaccessible to the public. New York’s AG sues the Trump administration over firings at HHS. Plus, what it’s really like for refugee families that resettle in Connecticut.

There’s a new law in Suffolk to help protect animals. How cuts to AmeriCorps will impact Connecticut. New York will tap into its rainy day fund for unemployment insurance debt. Plus, Imani Winds speaks to WSHU.

New legislation looks to crack down on street takeovers. Former Congressman Anthony D’Esposito has been nominated for a spot in the Trump administration. Plus, a new wildlife documentary follows migratory birds from our region and beyond.

Commentator David Bouchier offers some history to help us make sense of April Fools’ Day tomorrow.

New Haven will build a new compost facility amid a state-wide waste crisis. Hearings began today over DNA evidence related to the Long Island serial killer case. Officials remind residents to be vigilant as we head into tick season. Plus, the Metropolitan Opera comes to Fairfield.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Laura Tillman to discuss her article, “Will Lamont’s universal pre-K plan prevail?” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Job cuts at an energy assistance program could impact 200,000 Connecticut residents. A new poll shows the cost of food and housing are top concerns for Long Islanders. An MS-13 leader was arrested in Nassau County this week. Plus, will Governor Lamont’s plan for universal pre-K prevail?

Spelling words in English can be confusing. Many have been baffled by it. And many have tried to simplify the process. In his new book, author Gabe Henry shares a brief 500 year history of those attempts to make spelling easier. Book critic Joan Baum has this review.

Governor Lamont wants to cut Connecticut's digital media tax credit from 30 to 25 percent. Our region joins other states in suing the Trump administration over public health grants. The latest on budget negotiations in New York. An investigation is underway into an officer-involved shooting in Bridgeport. Plus, a look at the nonprofit that’s helping women find work, and find themselves along the way.