Sam Smink is the Chief Investigative Reporter for WFSB TV, focusing on local news in the Hartford, Connecticut area. With a passion for uncovering the truth and holding those in power accountable, Sam's investigative reporting covers a wide range of topics including crime, consumer protection, legal issues, and social justice.
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Sam Smink's coverage heavily focuses on local government announcements and evolving crime-related stories in Connecticut, specifically the Hartford area. She is likely to be interested in pitches related to ongoing criminal investigations, legal developments, and local political issues.
Given her focus on breaking news and evolving stories related to politics and crime, Sam would likely appreciate pitches involving exclusive interviews with law enforcement officials or individuals involved in high-profile legal cases within the region.
Pitches regarding local policy changes or community impact stories related to crime, domestic violence, driving safety, animal cruelty laws or lawsuits may align well with her coverage areas.
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Wheelchair users are asking for help. They say long repair delays leave them without the very thing they need to survive.
By: Sam Smink
Wheelchair users are asking for help. They say long repair delays leave them without the very thing they need to survive.
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - While there is a lot of focus on the presidential race, and the balance of power in Congress this Election Day, here at
By: Sam Smink
Published Nov. 6, 2024 at 12:02 PM EST | Updated moments ago (WFSB) – Connecticut's state House of Representatives Democratic majority made gains on Tuesday.
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - All week, the I-Team is looking into Connecticut's affordable housing crisis, and why thousands say they can't find affordable places to live.
By: Sam Smink
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Our investigation into Connecticut's housing crisis continues Wednesday with a closer look at local zoning laws.
As rising costs and limited supply continue to make it difficult for those in Connecticut to find quality affordable housing, there is a law that’s supposed to help.
By: Sam
All week the I-Team has been reporting on CT’s Housing Crisis, in our Impossible Dream series.
Earlier this year, the I-Team started digging deeper into the SCG/CNG gas rate cases, and found Avangrid (their parent company) was asking for more than a million dollars in items that state law banned.
By: Sam
A former State Department of Education official is accusing the department of a hostile work environment, keeping her from doing her job to help students with dyslexia.
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