Episodes

  • Housing Crisis Is Getting Worse - March 2026

    Housing Crisis Is Getting Worse - March 2026
    Mar 16 2026
    Connecticut's housing shortage has hit a breaking point — and the numbers don't lie. Housing expert Renee Dobos of Connecticut Housing Partners joins Melissa in the Morning on WICC 600 to break down the state's 360,000-unit housing deficit, a 43% spike in homelessness since 2021, and the controversial Senate Bill 151 that could reshape zoning laws statewide. If you rent, own, or care about where Connecticut is headed, this conversation is for you.
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    9 mins
  • Is Connecticut a Rental Desert? January 2026

    Is Connecticut a Rental Desert? January 2026
    Jan 9 2026
    CEO Renee Dobos joined Melissa in the Morning on WICC to discuss Connecticut’s housing crisis, the rise of rental deserts, and why increasing rental housing supply is critical for communities across the state. Also spotlighting CHP’s ongoing development, rehabilitation, and supportive housing work across Connecticut — reinforcing our commitment to building stable homes and stronger communities.
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    15 mins
  • 2: Did This Housing Law Actually Help? December 2025

    2: Did This Housing Law Actually Help? December 2025
    Jan 9 2026
    In our monthly housing check-in on Melissa in the Morning on WICC, Renee Dobos, CEO of Connecticut Housing Partners, shares her perspective on Connecticut’s newly signed housing law. Renee walks through what the legislation includes, what it leaves out, and why long-standing challenges around housing supply, municipal control, and affordability are still front and center.
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    15 mins
  • 1: What’s in the Housing Bill? November 2025

    1: What’s in the Housing Bill? November 2025
    Jan 9 2026
    With Connecticut’s special legislative session underway, housing legislation moved to the center of the conversation but not without questions. During her monthly check-in on Melissa in the Morning on WICC, Renee Dobos, CEO of Connecticut Housing Partners, addressed concerns around unclear housing proposals, limited transparency, and what the legislation could actually mean for housing supply across Connecticut. As the housing shortage continues, we are emphasizing the need for clear policy, real enforcement, and legislation that leads to more rental and workforce housing, not just discussion.
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    10 mins
  • Making homes Happen in Bridgeport! September 2025

    Making homes Happen in Bridgeport! September 2025
    Jan 9 2026
    It’s official! We’ve closed on the former Holiday Inn in downtown Bridgeport. The long-vacant property will be redeveloped into 97 new apartments, expanding housing opportunities for Bridgeport residents and supporting continued downtown revitalization. During her monthly conversation on Melissa in the Morning on WICC, CEO, Renee Dobos, shared this milestone and discussed CHP’s role in advancing the project. The redevelopment reflects our ongoing commitment to transforming underutilized buildings into homes that strengthen communities and support long-term stability.
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    15 mins
  • After The Veto - July 2025

    After The Veto - July 2025
    Jul 14 2025
    Governor Lamont decided to veto House Bill 5002, a massive housing bill meant to address our ongoing housing crisis in the state. Despite a special session to tackle the legislation in the fall, there is reaction to that veto still erupting across the state. We got perspective from Renee Dobos, CEO of Connecticut Housing Partners.
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    17 mins
  • Breaking Down The Housing Bill - June 2025

    Breaking Down The Housing Bill - June 2025
    Jun 11 2025
    Renee Dobos, President of Connecticut Housing Partners, gives perspective on the massive housing bill just passed through the Connecticut House and Senate, but still waiting for the governor’s signature.
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    16 mins
  • WHO is Actually Home Insecure? - April 2025

    WHO is Actually Home Insecure? - April 2025
    Apr 4 2025
    A Stamford teacher revealed a reality of housing insecurity in our state and WHO is really impacted by this. Her testimony may surprise you; we spoke about her story and the general issue with affordable workforce housing availability in our state with Renee Dobos, CEO of CT Housing Partners.
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    12 mins