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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El verano ha llegado, trayendo consigo no solo sol y playas, sino también una serie de nuevas leyes en Connecticut. -
Eagan announced Thursday she will soon step down from the position, after nearly 11 years at the helm of the state agency charged with protecting the rights of children. -
When it gets really hot, Connecticut officials have a plan. It’s called the “extreme hot weather protocol” and Gov. Ned Lamont activated it again this week to make sure residents stay as safe as possible. -
Gov. Ned Lamont announced a new key player in his administration Tuesday. Matt Brokman, a senior advisor to the governor since January 2023, will take on the role as Lamont’s chief of staff. -
Starting July 1, dozens of new laws – including some from previous legislative sessions – are officially in effect in Connecticut.
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The Connecticut General Assembly wrapped up their two-day special session, with the House passing the Senate-approved bill on Thursday. -
Gov. Ned Lamont and legislative leaders decided to tackle a narrow scope of issues they say are tied to upcoming deadlines and effective dates. -
Connecticut’s Senate voted Monday morning not to challenge Gov. Ned Lamont’s vetoes of two bills from the regular legislative session. -
New laws in Connecticut are geared towards making child care and early childhood education more affordable and accessible. -
Connecticut’s attorney general says the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to preserve access to mifepristone is a big victory for abortion rights, but that optimism is tempered for now.
