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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
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Lt. Gov Bysiewicz talks budgets, affordability at ‘In the Room’
For CT Mirror’s ‘In the Room’ series, Bysiewicz talked about officials’ efforts to control the state’s finances and pay down its debt.
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CT election panel refers new cases involving Bridgeport councilman Castillo
Bridgeport city councilman Alfredo Castillo was named in two cases that elections officials referred to prosecutors for criminal charges.
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Democrats gain multiple seats in CT House, preserve majority in CT Senate
The House Democratic majority appeared to make modest gains Tuesday in the Connecticut General Assembly, flipping at least three GOP seats.
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North Stonington voters cast new ballots after early voting mishap
Hundreds in North Stonington cast a new ballot Sunday while other votes remain in question following issues during early in-person voting.
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What matters to CT voters, in their own words
We asked people around CT which issues resonate most this election season. Their answers offer a kaleidoscopic look at our state.
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Ballots in question in North Stonington due to missing signatures
Hundreds of early-voting ballots in North Stonington may not count after election officials told voters not to sign the ballot envelopes.
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CT no-excuse absentee voting ballot question: Will voters approve?
A CT ballot question that would allow anyone to vote absentee without an excuse comes amid absentee ballot fraud allegations in Bridgeport.
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CT Democrats try to harness anger over Puerto Rico snub
CT Democrats are seizing on a derogatory reference to Puerto Rico in an effort to further press their electoral advantages in the state.
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Bridgeport city councilman accused of registering noncitizen to vote
Alfredo Castillo allegedly convinced, and helped, a woman who is not a U.S. citizen to illegally vote in 2023, according to a new complaint.
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CT legislature OKs Raheem Mullins as Supreme Court chief justice
During his opening statement to the Judiciary Committee, Raheem Mullins discussed his plans for improving the administration and technology of the state’s courts.
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Scanlon suggests CT Social Equity Council reforms following report
An investigation found ‘no evidence of criminal wrongdoing’ but confirmed some complaints leveled at CT’s cannabis Social Equity Council.
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Bridgeport election monitor warns of issues with curbside voting
CT officials are considering seeking a new law that would prohibit candidates and operatives from interjecting as people use curbside voting.
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Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim one of the biggest beneficiaries of revaluation in 2021
A tax adjustment saved Ganim roughly $8,240 annually, a substantial reduction compared to adjustments meted out to tens of thousands of other Bridgeport homeowners.
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In CT, a balancing act between inpatient beds and safety concerns
As officials asked whether a CT psychiatric facility was safe enough for adolescents, another question loomed: If not, where would they go?