Molly Ingram
@mollyi.bsky.social
Reporter for WSHU Public Radio, Connecticut and Long Island’s NPR station. Sacred Heart & CCSU alum. she/her
If you can make to Fairfield University on June 29th, come in for what promises to be an outstanding Join the Conversation with the former President of the ACLU about First Amendment Issues and the American Flag.
Join the Conversation: The First Amendment and the American Flag
WSHU invites you to a very special “Join the Conversation” event celebrating America's 250th anniversary.
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JUST IN: UConn is back on top of women's basketball, winning its 12th NCAA national championship by routing defending champion South Carolina 82-59 on Sunday.
UConn takes 12th NCAA women's basketball title with dominant win over South Carolina
UConn is back on top of women's basketball, winning its 12th NCAA national championship by routing defending champion South Carolina 82-59 on Sunday.
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A rally against federal funding cuts and layoffs made by President Trump’s administration brought more than 1,000 people to the New Haven Green on Saturday. Hundreds of thousands of people were estimated to have participated in “Hands Off” rallies around the country. www.wshu.org/connecticut-...
Thousands attend CT “Hands Off” rallies on Saturday
Protesters carried signs that said “save Medicaid,” “hands off our schools,” and “I Stand with Planned Parenthood,” calling for the Trump administration and DOGE to stop funding and personel cuts. CT ...
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United Way of Greater New Haven was awarded nearly $1 million from the federal government for early childcare. Rep. Rosa DeLauro says the Trump administrations attempt to freeze federal grant funding last week has delayed access to the cash ⬇️ www.wshu.org/connecticut-...
New Haven's $1 million child care grant held up by federal funding freeze
United Way of Greater New Haven has been awarded $973,000 to support Early Head Start, but Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-3) said the funds are still unavailable due to confusion over last week’s federal gra...
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The Trump administration says ICE officers can enter schools. A CT city pushes back www.wshu.org/connecticut-...
The Trump administration says ICE officers can enter schools. A CT city pushes back
Hours after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security ended a policy that kept immigration officials out of schools, churches, and hospitals, Bridgeport Public Schools officials released guidelines tha...
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Trump's second inauguration sees strong CT, NY presence — but some key lawmakers skipped www.wshu.org/connecticut-...
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Donald Trump’s nomination for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, was on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, and he answered scathing questions from senators from Connecticut and New York — Richard Blumenthal and Kirsten Gillibrand — during his confirmation hearing. www.wshu.org/news/2025-01...
Hegseth answers questions from Blumenthal, Gillibrand during confirmation hearing
Donald Trump’s nomination for defense secretary was on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, and he answered scathing questions from senators from Connecticut and New York — Richard Blumenthal and Kirsten Gillibra...
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Connecticut lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say they’re bracing for changes to Medicaid under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. More than 900,000 of the states residents are covered under it. Trump tried to get rid of the ACA in his first term. www.wshu.org/connecticut-...
CT lawmakers brace for Medicaid changes under Trump
Donald Trump tried to repeal the Affordable Care Act—also known as Obamacare—during his first term. Senate President Martin Looney said he might support the state declaring an emergency and cutting in...
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Thanks to @mollyi.bsky.social and @wshupublicradio.bsky.social for some great coverage of CT Mirror's upcoming event series in Stamford. www.wshu.org/connecticut-...
CT Mirror launches series of in-person interviews with state entrepreneurs
Connecticut is full of entrepreneurs. State Policy Editor Erica Phillips with the Connecticut Mirror is sitting down with a few of them to hear about their journeys—and it’s open to the public. WSHU’s...
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WSHU says goodbye to one of the greatest in Public Radio, Tom Kuser. We love you, Tom.
Thank you, Tom!
WSHU staff, past and present, reminisce about working with Tom Kuser and the impressive legacy he leaves. Thank you, Tom!
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The 119th Congress is in session. U.S. Sen. Blumenthal says one of his priorities is reintroducing the Kids Online Safety Act: www.wshu.org/connecticut-...
Blumenthal plans to reintroduce Kids Online Safety Act in 119th Congress
The 119th Congress is underway, and U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) said one of his priorities is passing legislation to protect kids on social media.
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Federal authorities say the drones don’t pose a threat. But Blumenthal said the agencies should be more forthcoming about what they’re doing to study them. He echoed Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s calls for drone-specific radar in the region: www.wshu.org/connecticut-...
CT, NY officials frustrated with federal response to drone sightings
Federal authorities have maintained that drones spotted over military bases and residential areas don’t pose a threat. But U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) said the agencies should be more forthcom...
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Acting Bpt. Superintendent Avery has inherited a district in turmoil. A recent union survey revealed that 80% of teachers had considered leaving the district, which is running at a $38 million deficit. Now, he’s weighing staffing cuts: www.wshu.org/connecticut-...
Acting Bridgeport superintendent considering staff cuts amid $38 million deficit
Dr. Royce Avery is inheriting a district in turmoil. A recent union survey revealed that 80% of teachers had considered leaving the district — and the district is running at a $38 million deficit.
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Fmr. Bridgeport Superintendent Carmela Levy-Davis is no longer with the district. Levy-David leaves the post amid controversy. In October, 97% of Bridgeport teachers who responded to a union survey about her leadership said they had no confidence in her. www.wshu.org/connecticut-...
Bridgeport separates with superintendent amid controversy
Former Bridgeport Superintendent Carmela Levy-Davis is no longer with the district. On Wednesday night, the city’s Board of Education approved a separation agreement with the former administrator.
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