DiMassa said he was paid in a “wad of $100 bills” and other kickbacks in exchange for pushing fake invoices through West Haven city hall.
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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
Eversource, UI will cut electric rates for some, but not until 2024
The delay in creating different electric rates for lower-income Eversource and UI customers in CT is raising concerns among lawmakers.
Posted inInvestigations
Manager at CT State Pier recommended itself for $87M in contracts
The arrangement, approved by the CT Port Authority, has drawn criticism from lawmakers concerned about potential conflicts of interest.
Posted inPolitics
CT Democrats decry lawsuit challenging assault weapons ban
Gov. Ned Lamont and Attorney General William Tong condemned the groups challenging CT’s assault weapons ban just days before the election.
Posted inJustice
Former CT Rep. Michael DiMassa pleads guilty to conspiracy
Former CT Rep. Michael DiMassa pleaded guilty to three conspiracy charges, and he may be required to repay the money stolen from West Haven.
Posted inJustice
Michael DiMassa, former CT legislator, set to plead guilty
Michael DiMassa, a former CT Democratic state representative, is accused of stealing more than $1 million from the city of West Haven.
Posted inInvestigations
Audit: CT officials don’t know if COVID testing providers were overpaid
CT officials didn’t track whether testing providers who collected public funding were also collecting insurance payments, a new audit states.
Posted inPolitics
Thomas, Rapini talk laws, integrity in CT Secretary of State debate
The debate offered a clear picture of Thomas’ and Rapini’s beliefs on early voting, absentee ballots, voter identification laws and more.
Posted inGovernment
Gov. Lamont’s office ordered to take training on CT open records law
The CT Freedom of Information Commission ordered the staff to attend open records law training after they failed to fulfill an FOI request for two years.
Posted inPolitics
Joe Courtney, Mike France debate abortion, economy and more
For Mike France, key issues were inflation and immigration. Joe Courtney focused on abortion and federal investments in his district.
Posted inGovernment, Investigations
Kosta Diamantis employee grievance case hearing set for Monday
The hearing will bring to a head a conflict that has been simmering since last fall and threatens to dredge up past disputes.
Posted inInvestigations
Officials vowed a speedy audit of CT’s school construction program after a scandal. Results could be months away.
Initial results from an audit of two programs overseen by Kosta Diamantis were to be available by late April. They haven’t been released.
Posted inInvestigations
Overdue fire inspections: Waterbury fatal blazes highlight statewide problem
CT fire marshals say they can’t always meet the requirement that every residence with three or more units be inspected annually.
Posted inEspañol
Pocos fondos para ayudar la crisis de falta de vivienda en Connecticut
Las ciudades y pueblos de Connecticut recibieron un total combinado de $1500 millones en fondos de estímulo federal durante el año pasado.
Posted inHousing
CT towns got $1.5 billion from feds. They’ve budgeted roughly 1% for housing
The failure to spend federal stimulus funds on housing is a missed opportunity to make CT a more affordable place to live, advocates say.
