Michayla Savitt
State Government ReporterAs Connecticut Public's state government reporter, Michayla focuses on how policy decisions directly impact the state’s communities and livelihoods.
Some of her biggest areas of focus include equity, education, climate change and continued recovery from the pandemic. Accountability, history and research are central to her reporting.
Michayla has been with Connecticut Public since February 2022 in a variety of capacities, from talk show intern to newsroom intern, then freelance reporter. Her feature work has aired on NPR’s Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and the New England News Collaborative.
Michayla has a masters degree from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, where she focused on health, science and solutions reporting. Prior to, she was a producer and host for nonprofit and commercial audio outlets around New York state.
When not on deadline, Michayla is probably outside with her rescue dog, Elphie.
Thoughts? Jokes? Tips? Email msavitt@ctpublic.org.
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Battery electric buses operated by CTtransit returned to Connecticut’s roads on Monday, July 31, after a battery fire more than a year ago put the state's entire fleet out of service. -
A new interactive map from the Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation (CIRCA) shows areas in the state that are vulnerable to environmental hazards. -
Connecticut didn't see flooding impacts as bad as Vermont or parts of New York because less rain fell, but next time the state might not be so lucky. -
The recovery of Connecticut's osprey population, from about 200 nests in 2014 to nearly 700 in 2023, reflects efforts in clean water and conservation practices. -
As heavy rain continues to pelt Connecticut, water quality for the flooded Connecticut River is a concern for advocates and experts. -
En Connecticut, los centros de enfriamiento pueden brindar ayuda a corto plazo. -
Connecticut farmers whose crops were damaged by an abnormal late-spring frost can now apply for federal disaster assistance, as they continue to adjust practices while contending with climate change -
Data released Thursday shows much of Connecticut is experiencing low-level drought conditions, even after rain flooded parts of the state this week. -
As dangerous record temperatures driven by climate change and El Niño continue to hit Texas, local health experts look ahead to combating heat poised to reach Connecticut this summer.
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Last week’s hazy skies have cleared in the Northeast, but Connecticut’s risk of developing poor air quality from wildfire smoke remains high.
