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How the war in Iran is impacting farmers here at home. First, Connecticut lawmakers approve a $28 billion state budget. Nassau is getting new ballot reading machines. Plus, water bills are expected to go up in one Connecticut town to better filter out PFAS.

Commentator David Bouchier suggests that kindness to animals may not be enough.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “CT General Assembly nears adjournment, scores of bills awaiting final vote,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Gorgeous by Glam Beauty Academy in Bridgeport, Connecticut, nurtures students to become financially independent and viable entrepreneurs. Founder Marelne Correa worked her way out of an abusive marriage and economic uncertainty to help others. Good at Heart host Randye Kaye spoke with Marlene and her daughter, Lily Chavez, to find out how they transform lives.

A bird starring in many a meme calls our region home for the spring. But first, advocates push Connecticut lawmakers to pass a bill to ease hospital debt. The alleged Long Island serial killer is expected to change his plea to guilty. Plus, Long Island schools see a surge in cyber attacks.

The suspect in the Long Island serial killer case has changed his plea to “guilty.” New York lawmakers pass another one-week budget extender. Governor Lamont looks to expand small business tax credits. Long Island needs more volunteer firefighters. Plus, it’s the latest from WSHU’s Digital Citizen.

The accused Long Island serial killer’s guilty plea is bittersweet for the victims' families. But first, a new deal clears the way for a Tweed Airport expansion. Plus, a look at an effort in Connecticut to connect local farmers with food banks.

Suffolk’s DA says they’re still working on cold cases that could be linked to the accused Long Island serial killer. Connecticut AG William Tong is running for re-election. Bruce Blakeman sues the state board that blocked him from public campaign funds. Plus, it’s the latest from WSHU’s Good at Heart.

A no-nonsense lawyer takes on a dubious divorce case. Big mistake. He soon becomes embroiled in a Big Pharma scandal and murder. This is not a story from the daily headlines but the latest legal thriller by attorney Jeffrey Stephens. WSHU’s Book Critic Joan Baum says Illusions of Trust reads like 21st-century noir.

Commentator David Bouchier looks forward to some cheerful poems during National Poetry Month.