Mike Savino is the political reporter for NBC Connecticut, making sure Connecticut’s government officials work on behalf of the voters.
Mike is a lifelong Connecticut resident who loves telling the stories of his home state. He’s an alumnus of the University of Connecticut and a graduate of E.O. Smith High School.
Prior to joining NBC Connecticut, Mike worked for several newsrooms around Connecticut. He started his career as a staff writer for the Chronicle in Willimantic, then moved on to the Journal Inquirer in Manchester and the Meriden Record-Journal. He then made the switch to TV, joining a local Connecticut station. He also was head of multimedia for National Mortgage Professional, a business-to-business news outlet covering the mortgage industry.
Mike is a fierce advocate for transparency and open government. He’s been president of the Connecticut Council on Freedom of Information, a nonprofit organization that protects the state’s Freedom of Information Act, since 2018. He also won CCFOI’s Stephen A. Collins Award for reporting on FOIA issues in 2016.
When Mike’s not on air, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two dogs checking out all the great food Connecticut has to offer. He also loves going to sporting events, especially the UConn Huskies and Hartford Yard Goats.
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Iran's missile attack raises new fears during Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah starts Wednesday night, but people in Connecticut are on edge after Iran fired 200 missiles at Israel one day earlier. The attack resulted in only minor damage, but Jewish people in Connecticut say it brings a somber and stressful tone to what is supposed to be a celebration. They also said it’s a reminder about the…
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United Illuminating customers could see another rate increase. Here's why.
Electricity bills could be going up again if United Illuminating gets its way. The utility company is looking for another $105 million from state regulators, which would be raised through your electric rates. This comes after a summer of frustration from customers already paying more. If approved, customers could see a 9 to 10 percent increase. For example, if your…
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Home healthcare worker safety among several new laws to take effect on Oct. 1
Home healthcare workers now have new protections when visiting patients, including the possibility of chaperones. A new law, put in place in response to a death last year, also gives them access to information letting them know if a patient poses a safety risk. “Tomorrow’s a big day for healthcare in Connecticut,” AFT Connecticut Vice President John...
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Attorney General Tong hosts forum to address plastics pollution
As experts increasingly say recycling is not working, public policy experts are working to find other ways to cut down on plastic consumption and waste. Attorney General William Tong held a two-day plastics forum in New Haven with doctors, environmentalists, lawmakers, and other attorneys general to talk about solutions. “There’s plastic in everything we use, and where does it...
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1 in 8 can't afford medical bills in Connecticut: study
Newly released data shows 13% of Connecticut households can’t afford their healthcare costs. The problem is even bigger with families who get their insurance through an employer, with Office of Health Strategy Commissioner Deidre Gifford estimating that number is around 20%. “What we found, as you’ve seen, is there is a significant chunk of families struggling to pay all of…
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Comptroller: Social Equity Council using ‘questionable business practices'
A new audit details problems, confusion and a lack of planning with the Social Equity Council. Comptroller Sean Scanlon said Monday the council isn’t clear on how it will do that, though, creating confusion for those the group is supposed to help. “We saw questionable practices and procedures that troubled us as the fiscal watchdog office of...
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Overdose deaths down, but advocates say help still needed
Overdose deaths around have fallen significantly from last year, a positive sign in the effort to battle opioid addiction. According to the CDC, overdose deaths are down by roughly 10% from 2023. And the dip is even better in Connecticut: 546 people died from overdoses through June, a drop of 152 from the same time last year. …
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Oil vendors, state tussle over energy assistance reimbursements
Oil vendors are increasingly frustrated with the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program. In fact, they say some are leaving the program altogether because reimbursements aren’t covering the cost of oil. “We contemplate being in the program or not being in the program and make that tough decision because we’re losing money,” Quinoco Energy Services General Manager Jim Hickey said. But...
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State not joining regional wind power purchase amid price concerns
Last October, Connecticut announced a historic partnership to purchase wind power with Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nearly a year later, the two neighboring states announced plans to move forward without Connecticut. “Let’s see that the price looks like going forward and maybe it’s this deal or the next deal,” Gov. Ned Lamont said Wednesday about whether Connecticut will…
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Documentary honors life of Sen. Joe Lieberman
An upcoming documentary will highlight the life and career of U.S. Sen. Joseph Lieberman. “Centered: Joe Lieberman” is set for a public release in mid-November, nearly eight months after his death in March. The executive producer and director hope the film will encourage more bipartisanship in politics. “It’s not just a movie about his life,” Executive Producer Rob Schwartz...
