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The Lisa Wexler ShowLt Gov Susan Bysiewicz on SNAP & FoodLt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz joins Lisa Wexler to talk about where CT residents can get food to replace SNAP benefits, and don't forget to vote! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-10-3114 min2025-10-3114 min
Brian & CompanyDon't Flush The Drugs!!Kelly Juleson from the Governor's Prevention Partnership joins Lt Governor Susan Bysiewicz to discuss Drug Take Back Day and the importance of NOT flushing your unused medicines.
2025-10-2307 min
WICC The Voice of ConnecticutMelissa in the Morning: Lt. Governor Check-InWe did a check-in with Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz to talk about the WIC program, support for local seniors and the CT Grown for CT Kids program.
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2025-10-1014 min2025-09-3015 min2025-09-0809 min
Connecticut News and Info TrackerConnecticut's Political Landscape Heats Up: Governor's Race Intensifies and Local Businesses Surge in 2025Connecticut listeners are waking up to a wave of important news this week. In government and politics, the race for the next Connecticut governor is heating up as Republican State Senator Ryan Fazio officially enters the field, joining Westport Selectwoman Jen Tooker and New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart, who is still raising funds and considering a run. On the Democratic side, State Representative Josh Elliott has filed paperwork for his own bid, signaling a potentially competitive gubernatorial contest ahead, according to coverage from Fox 61. Meanwhile, the 2025 legislative session wrapped with new statutory requirements for public libraries; the recently approved Public...
2025-08-1703 minConnecticut News and Info TrackerConnecticut Expands Paid Sick Leave and Tackles Education Challenges in Landmark Legislative SessionConnecticut marked a somber week as Governor Ned Lamont ordered flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Plainville firefighter Raymond Alan Moreau, who lost his life responding to a residential fire. The community is set to gather this Saturday at Central Connecticut State University for his memorial, while the Governor has directed flags return to full-staff Saturday evening, underscoring the profound respect for public service and sacrifice in the state.On the legislative front, the 2025 session closed with a mix of progress and unfinished priorities. Connecticut secured new funding for high-impact tutoring, continued support for early literacy, and...
2025-08-0503 minConnecticut News and Info TrackerConnecticut Faces Public Safety Challenges, Education Funding Shifts, and Economic Uncertainty in Pivotal WeekConnecticut faced several high-profile stories this week, illustrating both ongoing challenges and signs of progress across the state. FOX61 reports that in Hartford, safety concerns prompted city officials to evacuate a Stanley Street apartment building after the out-of-state landlord flagged structural issues. With 10 people displaced and the building’s status uncertain, the Red Cross is assisting tenants with temporary housing. Public safety concerns also came to the forefront as Hartford police continue to investigate a shooting that sent a man in his 20s to the hospital and Waterbury police arrested a suspect charged with the murder of 17-year-old Charisma Fox la...
2025-08-0304 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLt. Gov Bysiewicz On Legislative Session Wrap-UpLt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz joins Lisa Wexler to talk about CT's post legislative session and her thoughts on the budget and HB 5002. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-06-2015 min2025-06-1618 min2025-03-3113 min
CBIA BizCastHSB Makes a Dining StatementWhen you think about restaurants and dining experiences, you probably don’t think about insurance companies.
But that’s exactly who is behind one of Hartford’s new destination restaurants.
Hartford Steam Boiler recently opened The Foundry on the 20th floor of One State Street in downtown Hartford.
“We consider one State Street to be one of the preeminent buildings in Harford,” HSB president and CEO Greg Barats told the CBIA BizCast.
“We've always had a top tier restaurant in here.”
Those restaurants include The Polytechnic Club and On20.
Like many restaurants, On20 closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nearly five years later, B...
2025-03-1827 min
2025-03-1646 min
Top Shelf with Russell LibraryLt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz | Christy & BrianaIn honor of Women’s History Month, we are delighted to share this exciting conversation with you. Christy and Briana sit down with a very special woman in our community, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz! In this chat, you'll learn about the many roles fulfilled by the lieutenant governor; including, serving as Acting Governor when Governor Lamont is out of state, presiding over the State Senate, and serving as Chair of the Governor's Council on Women and Girls. Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz shares why Connecticut is among the best places for women and girls and for raising a family. We'll discuss ex...
2025-03-1149 min
2025-02-1208 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz Seeks WWII Vets to HonorLieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz joins Lisa Wexler to talk about seeking audience assistance in identifying living WWII veterans who reside in CT to be honored at a ceremony in May. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-02-1113 min2025-02-0617 minConnecticut News and Info TrackerConnecticut's Pulse: Hospital Closures, Political Shifts, and Local Business ResilienceConnecticut has been bustling with news over the past few weeks, covering a wide range of topics from government and politics to business, community news, and environmental updates.Starting with top headlines, a significant development was the approval of the closure of labor and delivery services at Johnson Memorial Hospital, as reported by CT Mirror[4]. This decision, made on November 14, 2024, reflects ongoing challenges in healthcare infrastructure in the state. Additionally, a recent recount in Torrington confirmed Republican Joe Canino as the winner, as noted by News 12 Connecticut[5].In government and politics, the Connecticut delegation outlined their...
2024-11-1603 minWayne Norman Interviews11/1/24: Connecticut Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz talks about early voting in CT
2024-11-0116 min
WTIC Public AffairsFace CT 10-20-24Ahead of the 2024 Presidential Election, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz goes into detail on how Connecticut voters can take part in early voting.
2024-10-2024 min
YIMBY Nation (Yes, In My Back Yard)The Impact of Access: How Connecticut Is Helping Neighborhoods Thrive Through Investing In Innovation, Gender Parity, Family Services, and Small and Minority-Owned BusinessesSend us a textConnecticut is fast becoming the modern template for long-term growth and sustainability, particularly for its approach to gender, equality, diversity, and inclusion, and for how it plans to build the State by investing in innovation at all levels (not just big corporations and entities). Today, we are honored to welcome Connecticut's 109th Lieutenant Governor, Susan Bysiewicz. Susan developed a distinct work ethic while growing up on a farm, and she explains how this, her parents, and other life experiences shaped her passion for public service. She is passionate about helping young girls and...
2024-10-0245 min
The Lisa Wexler ShowLive From The DNC, Lt. Governor, Susan BysiewiczLt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz calls Lisa Wexler live to report from the DNC in Chicago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-2115 min
Connecticrats: The CT Dems Podcast#35: Walz to Walz Excitement! & Lt Gov Susan BysiewiczWith the VP candidate named, the convention on the horizon, and the enthusiasm through the roof, we are feeling the energy of campaign 2024! Lt Gov Susan Bysiewicz joins to talk about this political moment and another inspiring election 50 years ago – when CT elected the first woman Governor in US history.
2024-08-1639 min
Connecticrats#35: Walz to Walz Excitement! & Lt Gov Susan BysiewiczWith the VP candidate named, the convention on the horizon, and the enthusiasm through the roof, we are feeling the energy of campaign 2024! Lt Gov Susan Bysiewicz joins to talk about this political moment and another inspiring election 50 years ago – when CT elected the first woman Governor in US history.
2024-08-1639 min2024-07-2413 min2024-07-0316 min
TransqatTransqat Episosde 58: CT Rep. Sarah KeittThe Rep. from the 134th district talks with Clare about the legislature, trans health care, and her remarkable non-binary child. Transqat is a safe space for respectful conversations about transgender issues and queer people. Learn more at transqat.com.Show Notes:Rep. Sarah KeittNex BenedictTransqat Episode 49: Nex Benedict vigilLt. Gov. Susan BysiewiczSociety for Women’s Health ResearchCT LGBT CaucusRep...
2024-06-1446 min2024-03-1116 min
2023-12-2132 min2023-12-2012 min
Community Access2023 iHeartCommunities Wrap Show: Lt Susan Bysiewicz2023 iHeartCommunities Wrap Show: Lt Susan Bysiewicz! Sharing info about the positive news over the last 12 months that includes jobs, small businesses, women owned businesses and more!
2023-12-1412 min2023-09-2143 min2023-08-3114 minCommunity AccessLt Governor Susan Bysiewicz talks about back to school, tax free week, small businesses, CT growers and more!Lt Governor Susan Bysiewicz talks about back to school, tax free week, small businesses, CT growers and more!
2023-08-1711 min2023-08-1005 min
Courageous Conversations with Fran PastoreS4/Ep.7 Connecticut Works for Small BusinessJoin Fran Pastore on this episode of Courageous Conversations as she engages in a thoughtful discussion with Connecticut’s Lt. Governor, Susan Bysiewicz. Together, they explore why it’s a good time to be a small business entrepreneur in CT and share information about the many programs currently available in the state – the CT Small Business Boost Fund, the state’s child care initiative, WBDC’s Equity Match Grant Program, and others – that are intended to help small business owners access the resources that will enable them to strengthen and grow their businesses. Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz also shares her per...
2023-07-2022 min
Divided We StandConnecticut Lt. Governor Susan BysiewiczJoe Aguiar started the show off with a small rant about Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Bob Stefanowski suing the Independent Party, which lead into a discussion about the political landscape with Libertarian Party Candidate to Represent the third district, Dr. Amy Chai (0:00). After that, Connecticut Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz joined the conversation to talk about her and Governor Ned Lamont’s campaign (42:22).
2023-06-261h 052023-06-2444 min2023-06-2014 min
The Future of InsuranceAndrew Mais, Commissioner, Connecticut Insurance DepartmentAndrew N. Mais was nominated by Governor Ned Lamont to be Connecticut's 33rd Insurance Commissioner. Mais is President-Elect and has served on the Executive Committee of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners since 2021. He currently serves on the International Relations, Property & Casualty, and Financial Regulation Standards committees. He also serves on the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) Macroprudential and Executive Committees and on their Insurance Capital Standards Task Force. The IAIS is the international standard-setting body responsible for developing and assisting in the supervision of the insurance sector. Mais has led discussions in several...
2023-06-2031 minThe Future of InsuranceAndrew Mais, Commissioner, Connecticut Insurance DepartmentAndrew N. Mais was nominated by Governor Ned Lamont to be Connecticut's 33rd Insurance Commissioner. Mais is President-Elect and has served on the Executive Committee of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners since 2021. He currently serves on the International Relations, Property & Casualty, and Financial Regulation Standards committees. He also serves on the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) Macroprudential and Executive Committees and on their Insurance Capital Standards Task Force. The IAIS is the international standard-setting body responsible for developing and assisting in the supervision of the insurance sector. Mais has led discussions in several...
2023-06-2031 min2023-06-1614 min
Reality TV, PhDOn generous takes, deception, and Alaska’s “lawlessness”Are we too nice to reality TV contestants? Was Jackie (LIB) legally allowed to keep her engagement ring? How confident would you be in running up a wooden half-pipe wall? When is keeping something a secret (i.e., a lie of omission) the best choice? Is there such a thing as “lawlessness” in the Alaska wilderness? Tune in for our most chaotic episode yet (by a long shot, tbh).
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Anya Richkind’s Autostraddle article “Meet the Queer Women Contestants of ‘Survivor’ Season 44”
Nat Geo’s Restaurants at the...
2023-04-091h 34
LoveBabz LoveTalk with Babz Rawls-IvyLoveBabz LoveTalk with Babz Rawls-Ivy: Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz
2023-03-3154 min2023-03-2818 min2023-02-1715 min2023-01-1318 min2022-12-2916 min
Connecticrats: The CT Dems Podcast#18 Susan Bysiewicz and Kevin BrownNobody knows CT as well as Susan Bysiewicz. The Lt. Governor joins us to discuss the remarkable difference four years makes: detailing the Lamont-Bysiewicz record of accomplishment, helping Connecticut families under pressure from the pandemic and rising costs, defending abortion rights, and learning a thing or two from all those conversations at the doors. Also, Kevin Brown talks about his plans for representing the people of Vernon in the CT House and the power of listening.
2022-09-0239 minConnecticrats: The CT Dems Podcast#18 Susan Bysiewicz and Kevin BrownNobody knows CT as well as Susan Bysiewicz. The Lt. Governor joins us to discuss the remarkable difference four years makes: detailing the Lamont-Bysiewicz record of accomplishment, helping Connecticut families under pressure from the pandemic and rising costs, defending abortion rights, and learning a thing or two from all those conversations at the doors. Also, Kevin Brown talks about his plans for representing the people of Vernon in the CT House and the power of listening.
2022-09-0239 min
The Paid Leave PodcastThe Lieutenant Governor Recognizes the Importance of CT Paid Leave.March is Women's History Month, we celebrate by speaking with the highest ranking female in the state's executive branch, Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz. Host Nancy Barrow sat down with the busy Lieutenant Governor and talked about women in government, the need for more women to participate in politics, and how to bridge the gender pay gap. She talked about importance of CT Paid Leave and why we need this important program to help families in the state. She also talked about how her Mom inspired her as a woman and a lawyer.https://ctpaidleave.org/s/?language=en...
2022-03-2525 min
For the PeopleAARP CT Legislative Agenda - CT PURA / Green Bank Energy Storage Solutions - Lt Governor Susan BysiewiczWe're opening up with AARP Connecticut reviewing their 2022 agenda for the upcoming Legislative session, which is packed with advocacy for programs and benefits for everyone in our state.
Then we're going to talk about a brand new battery storage system program from PURA and the CT Green Bank that can protect you and your home or business from extreme weather and power outages - along with incentives that could reduce up to 80% of the system's cost.
And we're closing with Lt Governor Susan Bysiewicz, getting the latest on how she is helping promote the Governor’s Cou...
2022-02-0655 min
Where We LiveElla Grasso's Life In PoliticsWe look at the career of Ella Grasso. Known as the first woman in the country to be elected governor who did not follow her husband, and the person who led the state through the Blizzard of 1978. She was also a state lawmaker, secretary of the state, and member of Congress from Connecticut, at a time when politics was mostly a man’s world. Guests: Jon Purmont -- A history professor emeritus at Southern Connecticut State University, author of a biography about Grasso, and a member of her staff. Susan Bysiewicz -- Connecticut's lieutenant governo...
2021-06-1648 min
Shattering the Glass Ceiling#2: Susan Bysiewicz
CT’s Lt. Gov. joins Jacqueline and Tenaiya for a wide-ranging discussion on her life in elected office, the importance of mentors, studying Ella Grasso, and meeting Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
2021-03-1536 min
Herald/Press: Stories of the WeekEpisode 24: Reflecting on one year since the shutdown with Lt. Governor Susan BysiewiczMatt and Catherine are joined by Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz to look back on the evolution of the coronavirus pandemic over the past year. They discuss what she's learned since the start of the pandemic, things that went well in that time, what could have been changed and what is next to come as more people are getting vaccinated.
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2021-03-1126 min
2021-02-1130 min
Win the FutureLt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz: Helping CT small businessesConnecticut’s Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz joins Win the Future to discuss the Nutmeg State’s efforts in helping small businesses amid a global pandemic.
2020-12-1030 min
CTNewsJunkie ListenerBe The Change: An Interview With Jared ToddJared Todd is the first non-elected official to be featured on Be the Change. As director of external affairs for the lieutenant governor, Todd works with constituents and helps to plan events. He shares why working with Susan Bysiewicz is his dream job.
–Emily DiSalvo
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2020-11-1800 min
Council 4 UnpluggedBe Counted!Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz and Local 3144 President Harold Brooks, who co-chairs our union's Civil Rights Committee, join us to talk about the importance of participating in the 2020 Census.
2020-05-1423 min
AFT ConnecticutFebruary 2020 "AFT in Action"AFT Connecticut President Jan Hochadel and Council 4 AFSCME Executive Director Jody Barr team up once again to co-host the latest episode in the state federation's podcast series. Their discussion is focused on the 2020 U.S. Census — and why a complete count is so important to union members and the public they serve.
Their guest is Connecticut Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz, who co-chairs the statewide Complete Count Committee for the Census. She answers union members' questions on the stakes in this once-in-a-decade effort and their role as trusted voices in communities where effective outreach is vital.
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2020-02-2818 min
Fairfield County ThrivesCensus 2020 - Complete CountFor our first episode in 2020, we are very excited to welcome Connecticut Lt. Governor, Susan Bysiewicz, Census Expert, Terri Lowenthal, and Barbara Lopez of Make the Road CT to Fairfield County Thrives! Their conversation focuses around Census 2020 and the impact it will have locally, state-wide, and nationally over the next decade.
2020-01-1729 min
Donkey TalkEpisode 2: “Be Counted”Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz joins Nancy to talk about the Governor’s Council on Women and Girls, the importance of the 2020 Census, and the legacy of Governor Ella T. Grasso. Remember to subscribe on iTunes, GooglePlay, Spotify or Stitcher.
2019-09-1324 min
Word of Mom RadioDori DeCarlo shares Susan Bysiewicz - CT Lt. Governor candidate #MompreneurModelSusan Bysiewicz learned through her proud Polish and Greek immigrant roots to fight for what she believes in and to stand up for others who need help. As a State Representative, she wrote legislation to ban dangerous “drive-through” mastectomies and ensure proper care for breast cancer patients. Susan also fought political patronage and wrote the law to ban lobbyists from giving gifts to legislators.
As Secretary of the State of Connecticut, Susan helped thousands of businesses grow, registered thousands of voters, cut bureaucratic red tape, honored veterans, and fought to keep elections fair.
As a business lawyer and job creator, she...
2018-10-1140 min
99.1 PLRAARP Lt GovernorConnecticut's Lt Governor is a lot more than just a ceremonial position. The two greatest responsibilities of the Lt Governor are to lead the state government during the Governor’s absence, or to succeed the Governor in the event of the Governor’s death, resignation, refusal to serve, or removal from office. In addition to a number of other leadership roles on various commissions and work groups, the Lt Governor is also President of the state Senate - and as we saw in the current term, serves as a tie-breaker in the event of a tie vote. This November, regi...
2018-09-1101 min
The WheelhouseNed Lamont Joins Forces With Susan Bysiewicz; Mark Boughton Gets GOP NodIt's a political quagmire that arises every election season. Do you unite behind a single candidate in the spring in hopes of avoiding intra-party divisions in the fall? Or do you let the field of competitors duke it out in a primary and pray that one emerges battle-tested with wide support in time for the general election?Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-05-1649 min
The WheelhouseGovernor Hopefuls Make Moves To Impress Convention DelegatesWhat moves do you make to break out of the pack in what's been a governor's race without any indisputable front-runners? If you're Susan Bysiewicz, you call out wealthy, largely self-funding fellow Democratic rival Ned Lamont for not participating in the state's public campaign finance system, which restricts candidate spending.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2018-04-2541 min
2018-04-1051 min
CT On The HillFriday, Feb. 8, 2018- MASS Mutual leaves CT, Bysiewicz registers at wrong location; CTOH014MASS Mutual announces it is pulling 1,500 jobs out of Connecticut. Susan Bysiewicz, touting her experience, goes to wrong location to register as gubernatorial candidate. Nancy Pelosi uses Rosa DeLauro's rosary beads; casino battle percolates, Hartford has a hand out and Diaco gets a handsome buyout.
2018-02-0900 min