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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The governor declared a state of emergency after southwestern Connecticut was hit especially hard by flash flooding. Fast-moving water covered roads and ripped out bridges. Authorities had to rescue scores of people who were stuck in the rising water. -
"We may have too many days of early voting," Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas said. "Like most legislation, sometimes you learn some things after it passes." -
The goal of early, in-person voting is to make it easier for prospective voters to cast a ballot. But the requirements can also pull at poll workers’ bandwidth. -
Connecticut Democrats are applauding Vice President Kamala Harris' decision Tuesday to pick Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. -
Connecticut home health care agencies can soon apply for grants to purchase equipment to improve on-the-job safety, as part of a new state law going into effect October 1.
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Connecticut will hold a week of early voting starting Monday, Aug. 5, for party primary elections. The election features a slate of races for officials on a national and state level — and another opportunity for the state to roll out early voting before the presidential election in November. -
Connecticut and a coalition of Northeast states will receive federal funding to develop EV charging infrastructure along the Interstate 95 corridor. -
Connecticut has 60 pledged delgates and 14 superdelegates. President Joe Biden's decision to not seek reelection has cast the spotlight on these arcane party actors. -
Thousands of Connecticut residents receiving federal food benefits have seen their funds stolen after thefts skyrocketed in the last year, but state officials are cautiously optimistic a new campaign to raise public awareness is helping to curb the problem. -
Connecticut officials are sharing their concerns about more potential threats to abortion and reproductive health care in Connecticut and across America.
