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.
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Cuban man from Bristol becomes United States citizen after years of waiting
After 17 years of waiting, Moises Ricardo of Bristol is now a United States citizen. His dream nearly vanished last December, when health problems and an immigration pause left his citizenship journey stalled just as he seemed close to the finish line. Nine months ago, NBC Connecticut first shared Ricardo’s story. At the time, he was recovering from emergency open-heart...
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Ned Lamont and Ryan Fazio spar over funding for renewable energy
Gov. Ned Lamont’s campaign attacked Republican challenger Ryan Fazio over renewable energy, saying Fazio’s plan would harm ratepayers. Lamont was not present for the press conference, but running mate Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz and others said Fazio’s promise to end the public benefits charge would also cut money for needed investments. “We don’t have to choose between lower...
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State lawmakers heed Big Tech's warning on AI; Trump not following
State lawmakers, on a bipartisan basis, have approved data privacy protections and social media controls in recent years. Monday, members of both parties said they’ll likely build on that.
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Connecticut lawmakers admit difficult stopping ICE from wearing masks
As federal immigration agents continue to wear masks in Connecticut, state and local officials note a newly passed law will likely do little to change that. Democrats approved the bill along party lines this past spring as part of a promise to hold Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents accountable. Parts of the law include a ban on federal agents...
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2 charged in Bridgeport election cases reject plea deals, head to trial
Two of the more notable figures in Bridgeport’s absentee ballot scandal rejected plea deals Tuesday. Former Bridgeport Democratic Town Committee Vice Chairman Wanda Geter-Pataky and current city council member Alfredo Castillo opted to take their cases to trial, although their lawyers did not rule out reaching a deal in the future. Each defendant is facing dozens of charges related to...
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Primary voting starts in Enfield primary after legal fight
Primary Day has come and gone, but some Democrats in Enfield started heading to the polls Monday for one more nomination battle. The primary between Rep. John Santanella (D-Enfield) and challenger Tom Tyler was delayed until Sept. 1 because of a legal fight that, at one point, canceled the vote. Tyler secured the petition signatures to force the primary,...
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Connecticut leaders react to Linda McMahon letter to colleges and universities
The U.S. Department of Education wants to know how colleges and universities are addressing a range of problems, including tuition costs and ensuring students succeed after graduation. Education Secretary Linda McMahon’s letter also touches on some hot-button priorities of the Trump Administration, such as free speech on campus, the use of race in admissions and prioritizing U.S.-born families....
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Lawmakers consider moving primaries to boost turnout
Lawmakers are considering moving the primary date for state and federal elections after lower-than-desired turnout for last week’s nomination voters. Democrats say just 23.21% of registered voters cast a ballot in the Aug. 11 primaries, despite historic battles in races for governor and the 1st Congressional District. Republicans, who had no statewide primaries but two battles for Congressional seats,…
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Federal judge: Connecticut can impose sports betting rules on Kalshi
Connecticut has the green light to apply sports betting regulations to the sports offerings from predictive markets. Federal Judge Vernon Oliver on Monday rejected a request from the platform Kalshi to block the Department of Consumer Protection (CT DCP) from applying those laws. Oliver said in his ruling that he found it unlikely Kalshi would succeed in convincing a…
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Candidates make last pitch ahead of Primary Day
Gov. Ned Lamont was in Norwich Monday, touring a new school under construction. The stop was almost meant to showcase a campaign priority of his re-election campaign: education funding. “Pay attention, go vote,” Lamont, (D-Connecticut), said. “We’ve made a lot of progress over the last 8 years.” Lamont is facing a primary battle Tuesday from Rep. Josh Elliott (D-Hamden), who hopes Democratic voters will want a...
