The tabulators in use now were put into service more than 16 years ago, and the original manufacturer of those machines is out of business.
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 inEnergy & Environment
CT’s public water systems may soon need to treat for PFAS
CT’s public water utilities may soon be required to install treatment technology to help remove PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” from tap water.
Posted inJustice
West Haven man who conspired with DiMassa gets 8 years in prison
John Trasacco’s sentence is the longest so far in federal corruption probe. Former state Rep. Michael DiMassa is to be sentenced April 26.
Posted inCities & Towns
New car for West Haven mayor blows up into dispute over state oversight
Members of the Municipal Accountability Review Board said West Haven’s purchase of a car for the mayor flouted financial rules.
Posted inPolitics
CT treasurer: Don’t change the unclaimed property program yet
Legislation could increase the amount of money returned to CT residents, but treasurer Erick Russell says his office is already overwhelmed.
Posted inJustice
Wife of ex-lawmaker Michael DiMassa sentenced to 6 months
Lauren DiMassa was sentenced to six months in prison for conspiracy despite the fact that she is 23 weeks pregnant.
Posted inJustice
Former West Haven employee sentenced to prison for fraud
John Bernardo was sentenced to 13 months for his part in a scheme to steal COVID funds. Former Rep. Michael DiMassa will be sentenced soon.
Posted inInvestigations
This CT town might buy first selectwoman’s family’s land for new school
Questions of ethics and conflicts are swirling around a proposal to buy land owned by the mother-in-law of Willington’s first selectwoman.
Posted inTransportation
CT lawmakers consider fixes for wrong way crashes, other roadway deaths
CT plans to buy technology that alerts wrong-way drivers. But the DOT commissioner says more can be done — particularly to reduce drunk driving.
Posted inInvestigations
CT paid $1.4M for unauthorized work at former hospital, state says
Officials say they are investigating how much work was done by AAIS, which was paid for asbestos cleanup at Cedarcrest in Newington.
Posted inGovernment
CT oversight board may ask for full state takeover of West Haven
The MARB asked the Attorney General’s office for legislation that would enable the state to control nearly every aspect of city government.
Posted inInvestigations
CT unclaimed property fund hits $1.4B, despite $71M returned
CT has now amassed more than $1.4 billion in various financial assets that could be claimed through the unclaimed property program.
Posted inGovernment
DAS Commissioner grilled about school construction audit during nomination hearing
Lawmakers grilled Michelle Gilman about an audit of CT’s school construction program, which the department of administrative services oversees.
Posted inInvestigations
State says it won’t pay New London for school demolition work
New London officials say Kosta Diamantis told them to hire one company for remediation, but the state says it should have solicited bids.
Posted inGovernment
CT school construction program audit done, but questions remain
The audit did not review interactions between school districts and the school construction grants program, administered by Kosta Diamantis.
