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WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas to discuss his article, “CT’s long, winding trip to fix a short stretch of Route 9,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

A bill meant to create more housing in Connecticut would override some local zoning laws. Mayor Joe Ganim says the city of Bridgeport is in good shape. A group of nurses on Long Island could soon go on strike. And students at West Point look to solve climate challenges that could impact national security.

Commentator David Bouchier wonders how we would get along without consultants.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Lisa Hagen to discuss her article, “CT farmers have a wish list, and the new Farm Bill could help,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.

Legislation to strengthen Connecticut’s environmental justice law has passed in the state Senate. Governor Ned Lamont reaches a deal with Connecticut hospitals on the price of healthcare. A bill in New York would begin to phase out plastic packaging. And an album recorded in New Haven sheds light on prison reform.

The Connecticut House is set to approve a $51 billion two-year state budget tonight. The feds send $8 million for cleaning up the state’s abandoned industrial sites. Lawyers of Andrew Cuomo appeared in court last week. And the challenges of breaking into farming in Connecticut.

Connecticut’s electric utilities could get an incentive system. MTA finances are under the microscope — again. Connecticut lawmakers come together to hammer out a two-year budget. And the clock’s ticking for Connecticut’s state universities to reach a deal with lawmakers on funding.

Commentator David Bouchier considers the many advantages of working from home.

A former Connecticut congressional candidate admits to painting pink stripes on the Capitol building. The Suffolk County government cyber hack gets special attention. Sen. Blumenthal wants to avoid another shortage of baby formula. And Connecticut nursing homes are closing their doors.

WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Dave Altimari to discuss his article, “After 50 years, a five-star nursing home closes — with a warning,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short.