Eddy Martinez
General Assignment | Breaking News ReporterEddy Martinez is a breaking news and general assignment reporter for Connecticut Public, focusing on Fairfield County.
He was previously a reporter in Bridgeport and the Naugatuck Valley for Hearst Connecticut Media. His written work has appeared internationally in the Asahi Shimbun, and at national outlets such as Columbia Journalism Review and Smithsonian Magazine.
Tips and comments can be sent to emartinez@ctpublic.org.
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In Connecticut, a proposed state bill that would ban the sale of pistols capable of being converted into a fully automatic weapon is closer to becoming law. -
Recent efforts by the federal government to gain more oversight over the electoral process at the state level have led to widespread confusion among voters, particularly women, according to Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas. -
Some form of a universally free school breakfast for public students in Connecticut may end up becoming a reality after this year’s budget session. Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz said she feels broadly optimistic the move will gain support from the state legislature. -
It’s called The Manresa Island History Project. They’re busy at work, interviewing former power plant workers and people who lived and worked in and around the island over the last few decades. -
Funcionarios encargados de hacer cumplir la ley y legisladores en Connecticut están evaluando cómo responder cuando el ICE detiene por la fuerza a personas en sus comunidades. -
Evelyn Avoglia and the people gathered inside of the worship space are rehearsing songs to sing weekly, as a form of protest, outside of the Stamford-Norwalk superior courthouse in downtown Stamford. -
Law enforcement officials and lawmakers in Connecticut are weighing how to respond when ICE forcefully detains people in their communities.
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Rep. Jim Himes has publicly affirmed his support for the reauthorization of the Federal Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). It’s a stance that has many of Himes’ constituents calling for him to withdraw his support for the program. -
Connecticut residents rallied at dozens of events across the state Saturday as part of the national “No Kings” demonstrations. -
Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim is again running for reelection, years after winning a controversial mayoral primary, marred by allegations of electoral fraud.
