Melissa in the Morning: Banning Horse-Drawn Carriages

1. A bill is being introduced and if enacted, would replace horse-drawn carriages with electric ones by June 2024. Last Chance for Animals is supportive of this effort and spoke to us about it this morning. ((00:00))

2. St. Vincent’s Medical Center is the first in the state to offer new breast cancer technology to patients. Dr. Valerie Brutus explained what magtrace is and its significance. ((17:56))

3. Police departments nationwide are coping with critical staffing shortages and struggling to fill their ranks. Bridgeport Acting Police Chief Rebeca Garcia shared the details about recruitment efforts in the city. ((25:38))

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