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Connecticut State Police are sounding the alarm and looking for victims of what they are calling a scam connected to a funeral director who stole money that people put down for funerals and grave plots. The family of that funeral director owns funeral homes in Coventry, Tolland, Vernon, and East Windsor but again, it’s unclear how many people anywhere could be targeted by this type of scam. Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli with the Department of Consumer Protection explained how this scam works and how to avoid being duped. Image Credit: Getty Images

An invasive species of mosquitoes has made their way to Connecticut and apparently are spreading rapidly throughout the state. How dangerous are these mosquitoes? Where did they come from? And why do they seem to be sticking around all year round? We asked Dr. Philip Armstrong, a state entomologist with The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. Image Credit: Getty Images

As we gear up for the unofficial start to summer, a lot of residents will head to our local beaches to enjoy the sunshine and go for a swim. And just in time, Save the Sound just released its latest beach report and the good news, the bulk of the state’s 73 beaches on Long Island Sound scored above average. But some didn’t quite make the grade. For all the details, we spoke with Peter Linderoth of Save the Sound. For more information: https://www.savethesound.org/ Image Credit: Getty Images

Host Paul Pacelli kicked-off Tuesday's "Connecticut Today" with word of a bill to decriminalize so-called "magic mushrooms" with the psychoactive ingredient psilocybin (00:39). National Taxpayers Union Foundation Executive Vice-President Joe Bishop-Henchman talked about the possible cost to Connecticut taxpayers if the 2017 Trump tax cuts are not renewed (15:41). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio detailed a bill that would affect zoning regulations in Connecticut by controlling local parking spaces (24:44) Image Credit: iStock / Getty Images Plus

Governor Lamont has signed a declaration enabling the Connecticut General Assembly to adopt legislation appropriating $284-million dollars to Medicaid funding. The Connecticut Department of Social Services estimated that amount needed to ensure that payments continue to be made to health care providers under this program. Not everyone is applauding the decision, including state Republicans. Senator Jason Perillo shared the worries about breaking fiscal guardrails with this decision. Image Credit: Getty Images

AAA projected more than 45 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day holiday period. With many set to fly to their destinations, we asked the Connecticut Airport Authority how Bradley International Airport is preparing. We also highlighted new technology at Bradley making the airport experience better for travelers, called GoodMaps. Image Credit: Getty Images 

Former President Joe Biden's office announced that he has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, which has spread to his bones. We want to understand his diagnosis better, his treatment options and the importance of consistent primary care visits for men. We spoke about these topics with Dr. Keith O’Brien, Hartford HealthCare Chair of Urology at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Image Credit: Reuters

Recently, the Connecticut Department of Transportation entered an agreement with the US DOT that will mean a quicker turnaround to complete transportation projects in our state. We got more clarity on how it works and why it’s a significant deal, effective immediately, from CT DOT Commissioner, Garrett Eucalitto. IMAGE CREDIT: Eric Urbanowicz

Host Paul Pacelli opened Monday's edition of "Connecticut Today" wondering about the timing and details regarding former President Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis (00:32). CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Nancy Cordes joined us from Washington, D.C. on the former President's cancer diagnosis (15:22). GOP State Sen. Eric Berthel talked about the renewed the possibility of a regulated bear hunt finally coming to Connecticut (19:28) Image Credit: REUTERS

It’s being called an intentional act of terrorism. The FBI says a 25-year-old man targeted a fertility clinic in Palm Springs, California injuring at least four people. We talked about key takeaways from the case from Former FBI Agent, Ken Gray. Image Credit: Reuters