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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Conn. Republicans renew push to ban transgender athletes from girls' sports
Sparked by a recent Supreme Court ruling, a group of Connecticut Republicans is renewing their push to ban transgender athletes from high school sports. They said Tuesday that they’ll reintroduce a bill that would require all scholastic athletes to participate based on gender assigned at birth. The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference currently allows athletes to join teams based on gender...
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New Connecticut laws take effect July 1. Here's what to know
More than 80 new Connecticut laws take effect tomorrow, July 1, including changes to housing, school safety and artificial intelligence. Here are some of the biggest changes taking effect Tuesday. Some of the biggest changes taking effect are tied to the sweeping housing bill approved during a special legislative session last fall. Beginning July 1, towns will face new limits...
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Former Conn. mayor bypassed approval process for severance, other payments: Report
A new report says former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart bypassed the required approval process when she negotiated a nearly $151,000 severance package that was significantly higher than she should have received. The report, conducted by independent investigators, also said that Stewart’s college tuition reimbursement and attempts at a pension both ignored clear rules stipulating she should not have received either benefit. “The...
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Ex-New Britain, Conn. Mayor Erin Stewart suspends campaign for governor
Former New Britain mayor Erin Stewart has announced that she is suspending her campaign for governor on Thursday, moments after new details were released about her personal spending on a city credit card. “Today, I am announcing that I am suspending my campaign for Governor of Connecticut effective immediately. The continued allegations from New Britain City Hall have understandably taken over...
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Erin Stewart faces questions as documents detail use of city purchase card while New Britain mayor
Erin Stewart is facing questions about how she used a city-issued credit card while mayor of New Britain. NBC Connecticut obtained expense reports, through a Freedom of Information Act request, detailing how she issued the card, also called a P-Card. The documents, first reported by the Hartford Courant, show purchases for clothing, party invitations, and a trip to Washington, D.C., prompting questions as she seeks to...
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Recap: Jury begins deliberations in Kosta Diamantis trial
What to KnowKonstantinos “Kosta” Diamantis, a former state deputy budget director, is on trial accused of demanding bribes from construction firms in exchange for state contracts.On Friday, Diamantis was back on the stand for the federal corruption trial and he faced questions from prosecutors.Prosecutors presented text messages and emails to try and show the jury that Diamantis forced two contractors... -
Recap: Kosta Diamantis returns to stand on day 8 of trial
What to KnowKonstantinos “Kosta” Diamantis, a former state deputy budget director, is on trial accused of demanding bribes from construction firms in exchange for state contracts.On Thursday, the seventh day of his trial, Diamantis took the stand and denied taking any bribes or using his office to get contractors work.He told the jury he accepted payments from one contractor after... -
Recap: Kosta Diamantis takes stand on day 7 of trial
What to KnowKonstantinos “Kosta” Diamantis, a former state deputy budget director, is on trial accused of demanding bribes from construction firms in exchange for state contracts.On Wednesday, prosecutors wrapped up their case and an FBI agent who said Diamantis lied to investigators testified.Prosecutors dropped a charge on allegations of lying to investigators. They felt they could no longer prove that... -
Recap: Testimony ends in day 3 of Kosta Diamantis trial
Konstantinos “Kosta” Diamantis, a former state representative and lawyer, is on trial in U.S. District Court in Bridgeport more than a year after his arrest for what federal prosecutors say was his solicitation of bribes from companies in exchange for helping the companies obtain contracts for work on state-funded school construction projects. Follow along for live updates.
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Live updates: Witness back on stand detailing alleged bribes paid to former CT budget official
Konstantinos “Kosta” Diamantis, a former state representative and lawyer, is on trial in U.S. District Court in Bridgeport more than a year after his arrest for what federal prosecutors say was his solicitation of bribes from companies in exchange for helping the companies obtain contracts for work on state-funded school construction projects. Follow along for live updates.
