Michayla Savitt
Newsroom InternMichayla Savitt was a summer 2022 newsroom intern at Connecticut Public, and covered environmental and health issues. She is finishing up her graduate degree at the CUNY School of Journalism, and can often be found exploring NYC or seeking new music.
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Last year, drug overdoses led to the deaths of more than 100,000 people in the U.S. Aug. 31 marks International Overdose Awareness Day, which Fairfield will observe once again to raise awareness of the public health crisis. -
Starting Monday, Connecticut youth ages 5 to 18 can get free eye exams and eyeglasses through a program with the Hartford Public Library and Vision to Learn.
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For over a decade, environmental advocates have pushed for the preservation of the small island seven miles off the coast of Connecticut.
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Connecticut leaders and advocates are applauding legislation the Senate passed Sunday tackling climate change, high prescription drug prices and inflation.
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Amid national shortage, state launches education initiative to bolster health care workforce numbersConnecticut’s $35 million initiative to address the health care worker shortage is expected to create more than 1,000 additional seats in nursing and behavioral health programs, provide tuition aid for students and support recruitment of more faculty to train them.
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Beach nesting birds are facing threats from human disturbance and climate change, but they’re getting help from some local wildlife agencies and their volunteers.
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U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy is providing more details on new legislation geared toward reforming the Electoral Count Act and preventing future attempts to overturn presidential election results.
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Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport has two new spider monkeys as part of a program designed to help the endangered species.
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Raytheon Technologies has awarded Connecticut Foodshare $1.5 million to help increase food access in communities across the state experiencing high food insecurity.
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WHEAT of West Haven distributes food to about 300 to 350 families a month – a number that’s gone up during the pandemic.
