John Gomes’ campaign alleges a video released Saturday shows a Mayor Joe Ganim supporter handling absentee ballots, a violation of CT law.
Andrew Brown
Andrew joined CT Mirror as an investigative reporter in July 2021. Since that time, he's written stories about a state lawmaker who stole $1.2 million in pandemic relief funds, the state Treasurer's failure to return millions of dollars in unclaimed money to Connecticut citizens and an absentee ballot scandal that resulted in a judge tossing out the results of Bridgeport's 2023 Democratic mayoral primary. Prior to moving to Connecticut, Andrew was a reporter at local newspapers in North Dakota, West Virginia and South Carolina. His work focuses primarily on uncovering government corruption but over the course of his career, he has also written stories about the environment, the country's ongoing opioid epidemic and state and local governments. Do you have a story tip? Reach Andrew at 843-592-9958
Posted inGovernment
CT advocacy groups push Lamont to fund new voting machines
The CT legislature enabled the state to borrow more than $25M to replace its aging voting equipment. But Lamont has to authorize the funding.
Posted inPolitics
Joe Ganim wins Bridgeport primary; Gomes mounts third party run
Preliminary results showed Mayor Joe Ganim defeated challenger John Gomes. But Gomes suggested he’d run as an Independent Party candidate.
Posted inPolitics
Joe Ganim claims win in Bridgeport, opponent says election ‘stolen’
Ganim claimed he defeated opponent John Gomes in the Bridgeport mayoral primary. But Gomes hasn’t conceded, saying the election was ‘stolen.’
Posted inInvestigations
CT sending ‘unclaimed’ money back to record numbers of residents
Nearly 73,000 people recouped money from CT’s unclaimed property program during the 2023 fiscal year, thanks in part to automatic payments.
Posted inJustice
Media join lawsuit in CT state police ticketing scandal
The CT Mirror and The Day of New London want the FOI commission to decide whether state police names and badge numbers should be disclosed.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
More CT towns are finding PFAS in their water supplies
Detectable levels of PFAS chemicals were found in portions of seven different water utilities in CT. They provide service to thousands.
Posted inHealth
The big question: How to spend $600M in CT opioid settlement funds
Millions of dollars in legal settlements are starting to flow into CT to combat the opioid epidemic, and the stakes could not be higher.
Posted inMoney
Auditors: UConn overpaid Herbst $355k during sabbatical
Auditors found that two employees were granted a year of sabbatical leave while collecting their full salary, in violation of UConn’s bylaws.
Posted inEconomic Development
Auditors: Port Authority’s contracting process at State Pier ‘unfair’
Kiewit, the State Pier construction manager, used its authority to recommend itself for subcontracts that were worth more than $87.8 million.
Posted inJustice
Congress criticizes cover-up of Coast Guard Academy sex assault claims
The Coast Guard’s decision to bury the report of a long investigation into sex assault claims is fueling a swift response from lawmakers.
Posted inGovernment
Funding for new voting machines in CT now up to Gov. Lamont
CT officials hope new voting machines will be ready for the 2024 presidential election, but the clock is ticking and Lamont hasn’t committed.
Posted inGovernment
CT political leaders cheer start of state baby bonds program
CT’s most prominent politicians gathered to celebrate the new baby bonds program, which nearly became the victim of political infighting.
Posted inEconomic Development
CT to receive $144 million as part of push for high-speed internet
The plan is to ensure, for the first time, that every home and business in CT has access to a reliable, high-speed internet connection.
Posted inJustice
Former CT Port Authority board member fined for ethics violations
The deal did not require Henry Juan to admit to any wrongdoing, but officials said the fine was one of the largest state settlements ever.