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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Election officials planning to count early ballots on busy Election Day
As voters continue to head to the polls for early voting, election workers are figuring out how they’ll count all those ballots on Election Day. Between Oct. 21 and Tuesday afternoon, 386,285 voters have cast a ballot early. That’s already 21% of the way to the 1.8 million ballots cast in Connecticut in 2020. “I think everyone was shocked about…
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Connecticut Puerto Ricans blast joke made during Trump rally
Puerto Ricans in Connecticut are expressing hurt and outrage over comments a comedian made during a rally in support for former President Donald Trump. Comedian and podcast host Tony Hinchcliffe compared Puerto Rico to a “floating island of garbage” during Trump’s event Sunday at Madison Square Garden. “This is about respecting a community, respecting our culture, this is just...
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Connecticut officials planning to protect poll workers and voters
Voters in Connecticut and around the country have been casting their ballots. Volunteers are working to keep polls open for those voters. But those workers have also faced threats in some states, prompting officials here in Connecticut to plan for similar acts here. “We’ve seen no credible threats in Connecticut, but we continue to work with our...
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Hayes, Logan spar over August storm response
Two months ago, people in many towns were caught off guard by historic flooding. Now it’s becoming an election issue in the 5th District. Rep. Jahana Hayes, (D – 5th District), is defending her response in the aftermath of the storm as her Republican opponent, George Logan, argues she should have returned to Connecticut sooner. Hayes flew to…
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Voters to decide on possible change to no-fault absentee ballots
Voters will have to decide for the second time in two years whether Connecticut should expand access to voting. A statewide referendum this year asks whether the state should remove state constitutional barriers and allow for no-fault absentee ballots. “Voting should be easy, right?” Bridgeport Generation Now Co-Director Geneem Davis said. Connecticut’s Constitution has limits on who is eligible...
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Thousands come out for first chance to vote early in presidential election
Monday marked a historic day in Connecticut with the first chance to vote in a general election early. Voters came out across the state – the roughly 40,000 people who cast a ballot Monday were more than double the nearly 18,000 who did so during April’s presidential preference primary. “I couldn’t wait to vote,” Maria Giacco, of West Hartford, said…
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Two candidates look to unseat Himes in 4th Congressional District
After nearly 16 years down in Washington, Rep. Jim Himes feels like he knows what his voters are looking for. “The Fourth District, in particular, has always put a premium on independent thought,” Himes, (D – 4th District), said. He faces two opponents in his re-election bid that say he’s not serving those voters’ best interests, though. …
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Larson faces two former Democrats in 1st District race
Congressman John Larson is seeking a 13th term representing the 1st District, but this year he faces two opponents. Both opponents describe themselves as former Democrats. Republican Jim Griffin said he changed parties because he didn’t like the direction of the country, while Mary Sanders joined the Green Party because of her anti-war views. Larson, a...
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Housing advocates push for money, reforms
Karoline Ashford used to live in New London public housing and feels like she won the lottery when she was accepted into the Bayonet Apartments. “It’s much better for your mental health. You feel better and you feel like a person,” Ashford said. Bayonet Appartments is a 28-unit mixed-income development built by Eastern Connecticut Housing Opportunities. CEO Julie Savin...
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Another tight race shaping up in the 5th Congressional District
After one of the tightest races in the country in 2022, the 5th Congressional District is headed for a contentious rematch this November. Rep. Jahana Hayes, (D – 5th District), feels like she’s delivered for the district after winning by just 2,004 votes two years ago. “I have brought money back to the district for housing, really making…
