Mike Savino is the political reporter for NBC Connecticut, making sure Connecticut’s government officials work on behalf of the voters.
Mike is a lifelong Connecticut resident who loves telling the stories of his home state. He’s an alumnus of the University of Connecticut and a graduate of E.O. Smith High School.
Prior to joining NBC Connecticut, Mike worked for several newsrooms around Connecticut. He started his career as a staff writer for the Chronicle in Willimantic, then moved on to the Journal Inquirer in Manchester and the Meriden Record-Journal. He then made the switch to TV, joining a local Connecticut station. He also was head of multimedia for National Mortgage Professional, a business-to-business news outlet covering the mortgage industry.
Mike is a fierce advocate for transparency and open government. He’s been president of the Connecticut Council on Freedom of Information, a nonprofit organization that protects the state’s Freedom of Information Act, since 2018. He also won CCFOI’s Stephen A. Collins Award for reporting on FOIA issues in 2016.
When Mike’s not on air, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two dogs checking out all the great food Connecticut has to offer. He also loves going to sporting events, especially the UConn Huskies and Hartford Yard Goats.
The Latest
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Connecticut Democrats warn Congressional Medicaid plan will mean less coverage
Democrats said Monday proposed Medicaid changes by Congressional Republicans could result in many people in Connecticut losing their insurance. Democratic lawmakers have been warning for months about the possibility of massive cuts in federal aid for Medicaid. The House Energy and Commerce Committee presented a proposal earlier in the morning, giving insight into how they plan to achieve…
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Bristol company receives national small business award
For decades, Bauer has made equipment to test products used in aircrafts all over the world. The company has seen rapid growth in recent years, so Friday it was recognized as the U.S. Small Business Administration’s National Exporter of the Year. “There’s a lot of great companies doing a lot of great things, and for us to be the...
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Students make their pitch for more state education aid
Students from some of the state’s biggest school districts were at the Capitol Thursday urging lawmakers to increase education aid. Some of those districts, including Hartford, New Haven and Bridgeport, are trying to solve large budget deficits. “Our favorite teachers are being cut, teachers that have worked in our district and worked a lot for us,” Hartford Public...
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Senate approves bill cracking down on street takeovers
The Senate approved a bill that would allow cities and towns to get more aggressive in stopping street takeovers. The bill would, among other things, allow police to destroy ATVs, dirt bikes and certain other types of vehicles seized from takeovers. “I think it’s a safety issue, as you know our streets have, as the bill would suggest, have...
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Volunteer firefighting membership plummets around the state, report says
Volunteer firefighting ranks are plummeting statewide, with membership down 63 since 2017. That drop, according to a report from Comptroller Sean Scanlon, prompted public and fire officials to raise alarms about fire safety in Connecticut Tuesday. “We are facing…recruitment and retention crisis in fire service,” Scanlon (D-Connecticut) said during a press conference at the capitol Tuesday. Scanlon’s office found…
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Report suggests homeschooling oversight, draws backlash from parents
A report from the Office of the Child Advocate is renewing calls for more oversight of homeschooling families. The report suggests the state require those families to bring their children in for an in-person evaluation to make sure those children are getting the required education and are not victims of abuse or neglect. The legislature has not proposed any changes,…
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Local leaders ask lawmakers to revisit property tax break for disabled veterans
The House of Representative unanimously approved a series of new benefits meant to honor and recognize veterans. Dubbed the Heroes Act, the proposal actually includes proposals from 10 bills that had been working their way through the legislature. “Of course, we all prioritize our military and veterans, and want to appreciate their services,” Mark Anderson (R-Granby) said. The bill, which…
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Nonprofits say services are already being cut as they plead for more funding
Beth Hines was at the capitol Wednesday, making the case for more funding for her Community Action Partners and other nonprofits. Before she could attend a press conference, though, she had to close up Gordon’s House, a facility that housed men after they were released from prison. “When people come out of prison, there’s a trauma that exists,” Hines...
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House Republicans unveil $55.4 billion ‘reality-check' budget proposal
House Republicans unveiled their “reality-check” budget proposal Thursday, a $55.4-billion two-year spending plan. The proposal is roughly $700 million less than the one Gov. Ned Lamont presented in February and nearly $1.3 billion less than the one the Appropriations Committee approved last week. “A budget is about priorities and House Republicans are prioritizing taxpayers and small businesses,” said Rep. Joe…
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Lawmakers consider aiming for zero-carbon Connecticut by 2050
Energy activists are once again pushing for action on climate change after a bill declaring a crisis stalled out in the legislature. This year’s version stops short of declaring that same climate crisis, but it set a goal of making Connecticut a zero-carbon state by 2050. It also includes many of the same incentives and studies that last year’s...
