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.
The Latest
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Groups try to influence legislature over fiscal guardrails
A new report from the Connecticut Project Action Fund Wednesday suggests lawmakers look at relaxing some of the state’s fiscal guardrails. Vice President of Advocacy and External Affairs Melvin Medina said the purpose of the report isn’t to make recommendations, but also notes it makes the case that the guardrails are now limiting the state’s ability to pay for...
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Advocates push for more money to support struggling teens and young adults
Lawmakers return to the Capitol in just under a month, and the United Way and local leaders are pushing for an investment in teens and young adults. The two organizations are pushing a 22-point that calls for $407 million in increased funding and a major change to how the state funds education. “They are also the most fiscally responsible thing…
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Several employees claim they were fired after striking at workplace in Enfield
Employees have accused supplement maker iHealth of firing them while they were striking against workplace conditions. The workers, members of Teamsters Local 647, said they received a text message last Tuesday saying they were fired for not showing up for work for two consecutive days. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) joined the workers Monday to build support for legislation aimed at…
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Insurance companies increase security after executive killed
As police continue to look for the man who shot and killed UnitedHealthcare’s top executive, insurance companies are taking steps to protect the rest of their staffs. Security experts say there’s a few measures those companies can take immediately after Brian Thompson was murdered Wednesday. “I think every corporation in America needs to be talking about how it’s protecting...
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Lamont to look into usage of state-owned vehicles
Gov. Ned Lamont is considering hiring a third-party to look into how his staff uses state-owned vehicles. Lamont confirmed he’s considering the step in response to a report on former chief of staff Jonathan Dach’s usage of such a vehicle. “I think we’re going to take a look at that, not in regards to that particular incident, but we...
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New task force looks to bring down prescription drug prices
A new task force met for the first time Wednesday with a goal of finding ways to lower prescription drug costs. Lawmakers said they formed the task force to find new ideas as solutions have eluded them for years. “If we don’t address this issue, I don’t think the public is going to forgive us,” Sen. Matt Lesser, (D-Middletown)...
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DOT signs are ‘dark' reminder of deadly traffic trend
Anyone driving on the highway has seen the Department of Transportation’s latest attempt to encourage safety. Electronic signs have been informing motorist about the number of people who have died on roadways statewide – 303 as of Nov. 26, the latest numbers. “My heart sinks, honestly,” Stephen Panus said of his reaction when he saw those signs. Panus’s son, Jake,…
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After bomb threats, lawmakers call for toned-down rhetoric
As law enforcement investigate bomb threats to several members of Congress, lawmakers hope to see toned-down political rhetoric going forward. “I think that the rhetoric needs to be brought down, the heat and the kinds of words that are used make a difference,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) said during an unrelated press conference outside the state Capitol. Blumenthal’s comments...
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Trump administration picks aim to pressure states to help with deportations
The future Trump Administration is trying to up the pressure on states that have said they won’t cooperate with plans to ramp up deportations of undocumented immigrants. During a visit to the Texas border Tuesday, incoming border czar Tom Homan warned states that don’t help federal immigration authorities. “Don’t test us,” Homan said. “The nation wants a...
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Teachers say burnout is driving people out of the field
The state’s largest teachers union says burnout is causing teachers around the state to leave the field. The Connecticut Education Association said its annual survey found burnout is now the top concern for teachers around the state, as 62% said they’re considering retiring early or changing careers. “We love what we do, but we’re getting tired,” Newington teacher Elsa...
