Detectable levels of PFAS chemicals were found in portions of seven different water utilities in CT. They provide service to thousands.
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 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.
Posted inJustice
Former CT Rep. Michael DiMassa sentenced to 27 months in prison
DiMassa was sentenced for his role in several embezzlement schemes that resulted in more than $1.2 million being stolen from West Haven.
Posted inEnergy & Environment
Cost of CT State Pier project increases by nearly $50 million
The CT Port Authority’s announcement means that redeveloping New London State Pier will cost more than three times the original estimate.
Posted inGovernment
Internet ‘nutrition labels’ seek to make charges more transparent
Internet providers have been pushing back on efforts to make pricing and service speeds more transparent for consumers.
Posted inHealth
Advocates rally at the Capitol for HUSKY C expansion
Supporters demanded increases to the strict income and asset limits that older and disabled residents must meet to qualify for Medicaid.
Posted inInvestigations
West Haven’s attorney awarded city work to his own law firm
West Haven’s mayor suspended the city attorney Tuesday after the CT Mirror reported he funneled city legal work to his private law firm.
Posted inInvestigations
Audit of CT’s hazmat program shows missing documentation
The narrowly tailored audit, launched in wake of the Kosta Diamantis scandal, noted a months-long gap in proper documentation of hazmat work
