Molly Ingram

Connecticut, United States

Reporter at WSHU Public Radio

Reporter for WSHU Public Radio, Connecticut and Long Island’s NPR station. Sacred Heart & CCSU alum. she/her

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CT’s first net-zero technical high school nears completion

3 days ago | wshu.org | Molly Ingram

The new Bullard-Havens Technical High School in Bridgeport is nearing completion. When it’s finished, it will be the most eco-friendly technical high school in Connecticut. The school will be served by geothermal heating and cooling systems and solar panels, making it the state’s first net-zero technical high school. Net-zero means it’s producing as much energy as it uses.
How a CT farmer is advocating for federal disaster funding

3 days ago | wshu.org | Ebong Udoma |Molly Ingram

William “Willie” Dellacamera made headlines last year when he drove his tractor from Connecticut to Washington, D.C to advocate for emergency disaster funding for small farms like his. Last week, he went back with a new issue in mind. WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Lisa Hagen to discuss her article, “With federal funding in flux, a CT farmer went back to Washington,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short. Read Lisa’s story here.
CT Republican leaders hope new U.S. attorney will investigate PURA deal

6 days ago | wshu.org | Molly Ingram

President Donald Trump is expected to name retired federal prosecutor and 2020 Republican Congressional candidate David Sullivan as the interim U.S. Attorney for Connecticut. State Republicans already have a list of things they’d like him to look into.
Top CT lawmakers grow frustrated with PURA discussions

1 week ago | wshu.org | Molly Ingram

Top lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are fed up with talking about the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA). “We're here to comment once again on an issue that has really clouded over the Capitol this entire session, unfortunately, for all of us and all of our constituents,” Senate Republican leader Stephen Harding (R-Brookfield) said on Thursday morning. “I don't ever want to talk about PURA again,” House Speaker Matt Ritter (D-Hartford) told reporters shortly after.
CT AmeriCorps volunteers in limbo after federal cuts

1 week ago | wshu.org | Molly Ingram

AmeriCorps, the federal community service program that supports volunteers in Connecticut, has been directed to cut $400 million in spending. Program advocates say the cuts, which amount to around 40% of its funding, will have devastating effects on Connecticut. Tim Larson is the director of Connecticut’s Office of Higher Education, which administers the program for the state. He said AmeriCorps had been growing in popularity across the state by around 20% per year.
Griffin Hospital builds CT's first 'EmPATH unit' to treat mental health crises

1 week ago | wshu.org | Molly Ingram

When a patient suffering from a mental health crisis comes into Derby, Connecticut’s Griffin Hospital emergency department, their condition may vary. “People could just be really withdrawn. People could be visibly upset, and that could be crying, tearful, or it could be violent,” said Lindsay Slaybaugh, Griffin’s nursing director for the ER.
Chris Murphy wants to block Trump from profiting off meme coins

1 week ago | ctmirror.org | Molly Ingram |Gabby DeBenedictis

U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) wants to ban presidents and members of Congress from selling meme coins. He and U.S. Representative Sam Liccardo (D-CA-16) on the House side have introduced the Modern Emoluments and Malfeasance Enforcement (MEME) Act. A meme coin is a form of cryptocurrency inspired by internet phenomena, often called memes. Meme coins have been around for about a decade, and usually have a very low monetary value.
Murphy introduces bill to block Trump from profiting off meme coins

1 week ago | wshu.org | Molly Ingram

U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) wants to ban presidents and members of Congress from selling meme coins. He and U.S. Representative Sam Liccardo (D-CA-16) on the House side have introduced the Modern Emoluments and Malfeasance Enforcement (MEME) Act. A meme coin is a form of cryptocurrency inspired by internet phenomena, often called memes. Meme coins have been around for about a decade, and usually have a very low monetary value.
Striking Pratt & Whitney machinists plan to picket around the clock

1 week ago | wshu.org | Molly Ingram

Machinists at Connecticut-based jet engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney began walking the picket line just after midnight on Monday after voting to go on strike this weekend. Union officials say they’re protesting for job, wage and retirement security. The vote to strike was overwhelming; nearly 80% of those who participated were in favor. Approximately 1,400 machinists employed at the Middletown plant are represented by IAM Local 700. 1,600 are represented by IAM Local 1746 in East Hartford.
A refugee family builds new life in CT amid federal immigration turmoil

1 week ago | wshu.org | Ebong Udoma |Molly Ingram

It’s a challenging time to be navigating the United States immigration system for resettlement agencies and refugees alike. WSHU’s Ebong Udoma spoke with CT Mirror’s Laura Tillman to discuss her article, “A family of Afghan refugees arrived in CT. Here’s what happened,” as part of the collaborative podcast Long Story Short. Read Laura’s story here. WSHU: Hello, Laura.