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Mike Savino's focus is predominantly on local government and politics in the Connecticut area. He frequently includes expert commentary, making him a good target for experts who can provide valuable perspectives on local political issues or legislative developments in this specific region.
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By: Mike Savino
Sen. Ryan Fazio won the Republican endorsement in the race for governor Saturday, cruising to a victory made possible by Erin Stewart’s abrupt departure. Fellow Republican Betsy McCaughey fell short of the 15% of delegates needed to force a primary, although it’s not clear if she’ll wage a campaign to petition an August vote for the party’s nomination. Voting was still open as of 10:15 a.m. Fazio, (R-Greenwich),…
Gov. Ned Lamont secured the Democratic endorsement Saturday but still must face a primary challenge, something rare for an incumbent governor in Connecticut. Lamont, (D-Connecticut), won 75% of the delegates during the party’s convention at the Bushnell, a show of strong party support. But Rep. Josh Elliott, (D-Hamden), was able to qualify for an Aug. 11 primary by winning 25%, easily clearing the…
Eversource’s request for a 11% hike in electricity rates likely solidifies energy prices as a key issue in the race for governor. Gov. Ned Lamont (D-Connecticut) and challengers from both parties said they would hold Eversource accountable and stand up for ratepayers. Eversource filed a letter of intent on Wednesday, indicating the utility will formally file and open a rate review case, likely in…
Connecticut’s federal delegation, all Democrats, welcomed the news that the Trump Administration was close to a ceasefire deal with Iran. Some said the deal ends a war they never wanted, while others said an end to the war doesn’t change their view that President Donald Trump still owes the nation an explanation. Of those who had commented by Monday, none were complimentary of the…
By: Mike Savino
A new report says former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart bypassed the required approval process when she negotiated a nearly $151,000 severance package that was significantly higher than she should have received. The report, conducted by independent investigators, also said that Stewart’s college tuition reimbursement and attempts at a pension both ignored clear rules stipulating she should not have received either benefit. “The…
By: Mike Savino
As controversy surrounds the endorsed Republican in the 50th House district, another candidate is trying to give the party a choice over its nominee. Anthony “Tony” Emilio is rushing to gather the petition signatures needed to force an August primary against Jadon MacCormack. Emilio said he decided to run late last week after learning about MacCormack’s anti-LGBTQ posts on social media. …
By: Mike Savino
The FBI has submitted a subpoena to the city of New Britain as part of its investigation into former mayor Erin Stewart, sources told NBC Connecticut. NBC Connecticut has submitted a Freedom of Information Act request for the subpoena, but has not received the document as of Wednesday afternoon. The FBI is one of several agencies looking into how Stewart handled city money while she was mayor. …
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing back against Eversource’s plans for an 11% rate hike. The group of nearly 70 Democrats and Republicans sent a letter on June 11 urging the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) to “subject this application to the most rigorous scrutiny possible.” The group added they want PURA to “reject every single dollar of it that is not…
By: Mike Savino
Experts say Connecticut’s cannabis compact with the Mashantucket Pequot tribe could benefit both sides. The agreement requires the tribe to follow state laws governing the adult recreational cannabis industry, but it also allows any businesses on the reservation to be part of Connecticut’s marketplace. “You do want to have a level playing field between cannabis purchased off the tribal property and on,” Quinnipiac University…
Crime continued to fall in Connecticut, driven by declines in both violent and property crimes, according to a new report. The report, released Monday by the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP), said crimes against people fell by 7.4% and crimes against property dropped by 16.4%. Those two categories of crimes collectively account for the majority of offenses tracked in the report. “I really…
