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Mark Pazniokas

Mark is the Capitol Bureau Chief and a co-founder of CT Mirror. He is a frequent contributor to WNPR, a former state politics writer for The Hartford Courant and Journal Inquirer, and contributor for The New York Times.

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CT voters go to the polls today to elect leaders in nearly every town

Avatar photo by Mark Pazniokas November 7, 2023 @ 5:00 amNovember 8, 2023 @ 12:26 am

It’s a high-stakes Election Day for CT’s mayors, even one who’s not on the ballot, as voters choose top officials in 168 of 169 towns.

Posted inPolitics

Bridgeport is not the only election story in Connecticut

Avatar photo by Mark Pazniokas November 6, 2023 @ 7:30 amNovember 7, 2023 @ 2:12 pm

Bridgeport’s mayoral race may involve the most drama and confusion, but there are other storylines in Tuesday’s local elections.

Posted inJustice

Judge Dawne G. Westbrook confirmed to Appellate Court

Avatar photo by Mark Pazniokas October 27, 2023 @ 3:06 pmOctober 27, 2023 @ 9:19 pm

Dawne Westbrook won bipartisan praise for answers on judicial philosophy and her broad experience as a lawyer, jurist and woman of color.

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CT joins states accusing Meta of hooking America’s kids on social media

Avatar photo by Mark Pazniokas October 24, 2023 @ 3:19 pmOctober 24, 2023 @ 5:36 pm

The lawsuit accuses the Facebook and Instagram owner of using unfair trade practices that hook preteens and other customers on social media.

Posted inPolitics

Same group, new challenge to CT vaccine religious exemption law

Avatar photo by Mark Pazniokas October 23, 2023 @ 9:49 pmOctober 25, 2023 @ 8:11 am

With new clients, We The Patriots USA renews a challenge of a CT law ending religious exemptions to vaccine requirements for school children.

Posted inTransportation

A Bradley-Tweed airport turf battle takes flight in CT

Avatar photo by Mark Pazniokas October 17, 2023 @ 8:42 pmOctober 19, 2023 @ 1:49 pm

The CT Airport Authority, which operates Bradley International, says it has jurisdiction over Tweed New Haven. But Tweed officials disagree.

Posted inEnergy & Environment

In CT, a fight unfolds over banning new gas-powered cars by 2035

Avatar photo by Mark Pazniokas October 17, 2023 @ 5:00 amOctober 24, 2023 @ 10:00 am

A 2004 law committed CT to California’s emission standards. But a committee must decide if doing so is consistent with legislative intent.

Posted inJustice

Lamont nominates Dawne G. Westbrook to Appellate Court

Avatar photo by Mark Pazniokas October 12, 2023 @ 4:57 pmOctober 17, 2023 @ 6:29 pm

Dawne Westbrook, 53, of Glastonbury was nominated as a judge of the Appellate Court, the second-highest court in Connecticut.

Posted inGovernment

In CT, expressions of outrage, hope for Israel

Avatar photo by Mark Pazniokas October 9, 2023 @ 10:02 pmOctober 11, 2023 @ 10:12 am

Hundreds of Connecticut residents gathered in West Hartford Monday to express outrage over the attack on Israel and their hope for peace.

Posted inEnergy & Environment

With 3-state deal, Lamont doubles down on offshore wind

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Mark Pazniokas and Jan Ellen Spiegel October 4, 2023 @ 7:19 pmOctober 4, 2023 @ 7:31 pm

Despite recent industry setbacks, CT is joining Massachusetts and Rhode Island in jointly purchasing power to be generated by offshore wind.

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Sources: Rovella, Mellekas to retire as CT’s top public safety officials

Avatar photo by Mark Pazniokas October 3, 2023 @ 10:00 pmOctober 4, 2023 @ 6:32 pm

The top leaders are leaving as the CT state police are facing staffing issues, union unrest and a federal probe into falsified traffic stops.

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George Logan will run for Congress against Rep. Jahana Hayes

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Lisa Hagen and Mark Pazniokas October 2, 2023 @ 8:55 pmOctober 2, 2023 @ 9:21 pm

Logan’s announcement comes nearly a year after he challenged Hayes. The three-term congresswoman defeated him by about 2,000 votes.

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Hospital execs to Lamont, lawmakers: Seal the Yale-Prospect deal

Avatar photoAvatar photoAvatar photo by Dave Altimari, Jenna Carlesso and Mark Pazniokas September 26, 2023 @ 9:25 pmSeptember 28, 2023 @ 9:11 am

The presidents of Waterbury Hospital and Eastern Connecticut Health Network told Lamont and legislators their financial situation is “dire.”

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No consensus on a legislative response to Bridgeport investigation

Avatar photo by Mark Pazniokas September 26, 2023 @ 7:05 pmSeptember 27, 2023 @ 12:55 pm

Republicans sought a mandatory prison sentence for elections fraud as the investigation into the Joe Ganim-John Gomes primary continues.

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Legislature confirms Nora Dannehy to Connecticut Supreme Court

Avatar photo by Mark Pazniokas September 26, 2023 @ 2:38 pmSeptember 27, 2023 @ 9:23 am

The General Assembly voted in special session Tuesday to confirm the Connecticut Supreme Court nomination of Nora R. Dannehy.

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