Proponents of legislation overhauling CT’s century-old towing laws say there are still problems to be addressed, like increased oversight of the DMV.
Dave Altimari
Dave does in-depth investigative reporting for CT Mirror. His work focuses on government accountability including financial oversight, abuse of power, corruption, safety monitoring, and compliance with law. Before joining CT Mirror Altimari spent 23 years at the Hartford Courant breaking some of the state’s biggest, most impactful investigative stories.
Posted inJustice
Wanda Geter-Pataky arrested again in Bridgeport election case
Geter-Pataky, the woman at the center of the Bridgeport ballot fraud scandal, was charged with violating the conditions of her release.
Posted inInvestigations
Kosta Diamantis trial witness list includes many former CT officials
The witness list in Kosta Diamantis’ trial on corruption charges includes state employees and people from major CT construction companies.
Posted inCrossing Connecticut
Made in the shade: CT tobacco farmers roll with the times
The iconic Connecticut shade tobacco fields have been replaced by parking lots and warehouses as demand changed. Today, only one man grows it.
Posted inInvestigations
Feds probe legislator’s relationship with recipient of state money
A grand jury is probing Sen. Douglas McCrory’s relationships with groups that got millions in state money and the woman who runs four of them.
Posted inInvestigations
Warrants link Ganim campaign to defendants in absentee ballot case
Three of the people charged with illegal possession of absentee ballots say they were paid by Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim’s campaign.
Posted inInvestigations
Suspect enters guilty plea in Bridgeport ballot fraud case
Josephine Edmonds was facing four felony charges related to the Bridgeport ballot fraud scandal and pleaded guilty but will avoid jail time.
Posted inHealth
Connecticut Children’s begins ‘winding down’ youth gender program
The hospital cited the ‘government landscape and pressure surrounding’ gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
Posted inHealth
CT aims to get to front of the line in Prospect bankruptcy case
A filing by the attorney general’s office is designed to help CT get the $67M in health provider taxes it claims Prospect owes the state.
Posted inInvestigations
Plea deal possible for Bridgeport election fraud suspect
Bridgeport absentee ballot fraud cases are continued; Josephine Edmonds and Jazmarie Melendez are in discussions with prosecutors.
Posted inInvestigations
Connecticut’s new towing law will help some, but not all, drivers. Here’s what they told us.
Connecticut lawmakers passed reforms on a century-old towing law. But they don’t solve all the problems that vehicle owners have raised.
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 inCities & Towns
Police: White powder mailed to CCSU president
An envelope containing white powder was mailed to the home of Central Connecticut State University President Zulma Toro on Friday.
Posted inInvestigations
Connecticut legislature passes bill overhauling century-old towing laws
The reforms, which came in response to an investigation by CT Mirror and ProPublica, make it harder to tow vehicles from private property.
Posted inInvestigations
CT House approves bill overhauling state’s towing laws
The bill would make it harder to tow vehicles from private property in CT and easier for drivers to retrieve their vehicles after a tow.