Jim Haddadin
Data ReporterJim Haddadin is a data journalist for The Accountability Project, Connecticut Public's investigative reporting team. He was previously an investigative producer for NBC Boston, and wrote for newspapers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. His work on government accountability stories at NBC received a regional Edward R. Murrow Award from the Radio Television Digital News Association, and an Emmy award from the New England chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. He was also recognized by the New England Newspaper & Press Association for political coverage, investigative reporting and stories about government transparency. When he's not working, Jim is doing whatever his dog wants.
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Nearly 80,000 vehicles in Connecticut have classic plates. And alongside Chevys and Fords, there are plenty of 90s-era automobiles on the list. -
The majority of wrong-way crashes involve a driver impaired by alcohol or other substances.
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Most bridges in the state are beyond their intended lifespan. It will cost millions to repair or replace them.
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Connecticut will see important positions regulating the industry change hands. The announcements come as the state reaches a milestone with the launch of adult-use sales.
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A review by Connecticut Public's Accountability Project found scant evidence that cannabis businesses satisfied some prior commitments for community support.
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Around 58% of registered voters in Connecticut took part in the Nov. 8 election, according to preliminary numbers. Turnout was about 10% lower compared to past midterms in several bigger cities.
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The town of Avon has spent more than $11,500 of taxpayer money in a legal battle to keep one document out of public hands.
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The town argues the "issues raised in this case are novel and impact an employer's duty to respond to workplace concerns."
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A Superior Court judge rejected the town's bid to withhold an 11-page document that describes incidents involving former Chief Mark Rinaldo.
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About 40% of all use-of-force incidents reported by Connecticut law enforcement agencies in the past two years involved someone officers determined to be either “emotionally disturbed” or suicidal. Some communities are experimenting with new approaches to bring those numbers down.
