There could be as many as 8,000 lead service lines connecting CT homes to the large water mains that run under the streets. What to know.
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 inInvestigations
A Buried Threat: Thousands in CT might still be drinking water from lead pipes
Up to 8,000 lead service lines could still be supplying CT residences and other properties. This data is the first public look at the scope.
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Nuevas leyes de CT: especulación de precios, tarifas basura y mas
Los legisladores de CT aprobaron una ley que añade salvaguardas adicionales para tratar de proteger al consumidor.
Posted inPolitics
Bridgeport elections scandals fail to inspire new laws
One measure would have banned anyone convicted of an election-related crime from handing out absentee ballot applications for 12 years.
Posted inGovernment
New CT laws on price gouging, junk fees, auto renewals: What to know
Connecticut lawmakers passed legislation adding safeguards for people purchasing a wide variety of goods and services. Here’s what to know.
Posted inInvestigations
CT judge sets stern tone for Bridgeport absentee ballot cases
A judge nixed a Bridgeport campaign worker’s request to avoid a trial in an absentee ballot case, signaling that others won’t get off light.
Posted inInvestigations
Why a Bridgeport resident’s ballot fraud case could set precedent
A woman who admitted to ballot abuse will likely not face consequences due to her financial situation. Some question the precedent that sets.
Posted inInvestigations
Emails link Deidre Gifford to scandal; OHS commissioner to retire
Deidre Gifford knew that the Medicaid audit of Helen Zervas’ eye care practice was being cancelled, emails show, but didn’t intervene.
Posted inGovernment
Several CT bills would limit public access to records through FOIA
Lawmakers have advanced several bills that could limit which records are accessible to the public or alter how public meetings are conducted.
Posted inJustice
Judge Eliot Prescott selected as next CT Inspector General
Eliot Prescott, a judge for the CT Appellate Court, will be the next CT Inspector General, charged with investigating fatal police shootings.
Posted inGovernment
CT creates new office to regulate medical and recreational marijuana
The move comes less than a month after state officials apologized for what appeared to be a retaliatory inspection at a cannabis facility.
Posted inEconomic Development
CT cannabis shop owners: Let us sell our businesses sooner
CT law currently prevents social equity applicants from selling their ownership stakes in cannabis businesses for seven years.
Posted inPolitics
CT GOP wants an inspector general to probe ‘culture of corruption’ in government
Citing local news stories about alleged waste and fraud, Connecticut Republicans called for a new inspector general’s office to investigate state government.
Posted inPolitics
After Bridgeport voter fraud arrests, CT weighs election changes
The bills under consideration would increase Connecticut’s oversight of local election officials and set new rules regarding absentee balloting and curbside voting.
Posted inJustice
Bridgeport Democrats in court to face election-related charges
Wanda Geter-Pataky, Alfredo Castillo, Maria Pereira, Jazmarie Melendez and Margaret Joyce allegedly abused the absentee ballot system in 2023.