Michayla Savitt
State Government ReporterHaving grown up in southern New England, Michayla is proud to help tell stories about Connecticut as CT Public’s state government reporter. In her role, Michayla examines how state policy decisions impact people across the Nutmeg State. Her stories cover topics as varied as affordability, human services, health, climate change, caregiving and education.
Michayla graduated with her master’s degree in health and science reporting in 2022, from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. While finishing her degree, she joined Connecticut Public as an intern with the talk show unit, and then the newsroom. She’s been reporting with the team ever since.
Before returning to school, Michayla was news director of a community radio station in Ithaca, New York, and was a news producer and host for various audio outlets covering issues across the Empire State. In 2017 she graduated from Ithaca College, the same place she caught the radio “bug” and dove into every facet of broadcasting – from hosting and producing music shows at all hours of the day, to delivering newscasts, starting a mental health podcast and training new on-air talent and board operators.
Michayla was among the team that received a National Edward R. Murrow award for Connecticut Public’s in-depth field coverage about the “thousand-year storm” in August 2024 that devastated parts of western Connecticut. Her government reporting has been recognized by the Connecticut chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Her features about climate change in the state have aired on NPR’s Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and the New England News Collaborative.
When not on deadline, Michayla is probably making something out of clay, or strolling outside with her rescue dog, Elphie. Thoughts? Jokes? Tips? Email msavitt@ctpublic.org.
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The short session will include adjustments to the state’s two-year budget and ongoing bipartisan concerns about affordability and federal funding cuts. -
“The emergency is not over, and we still have a three alarm fire, and every day there's more incoming,” Gov. Lamont said. -
La prioridad de AARP Connecticut de cara a esta sesión legislativa es un "modesto" crédito fiscal para cuidadores familiares de adultos o menores con necesidades médicas complejas. -
Current federal law allows Connecticut residents to sue state or local officials if their constitutional rights are violated. This state update would also include federal officials. -
Groups across the nation, including CT For All, are calling for a change to state tax codes as one solution to fill gaps in state budgets made by sweeping cuts in the federal tax and spending bill. -
AARP Connecticut’s main priority going into this legislative session is a “modest" tax credit for family caregivers of an adult or a child with a complex medical need.
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La policía de Hartford está evaluando posibles cargos contra las personas involucradas en el accidente donde un manifestante fue impactado. -
Hartford police are now investigating potential hit-and-run and assault charges against those involved.
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El comienzo de un nuevo año traerá muchas cosas a Connecticut: días más largos y un nuevo ciclo de debates legislativos por parte de los legisladores estatales, así como proyectos de ley aprobados y una serie de nuevas políticas que entrarán en vigor el 1 de enero. -
Connecticut activists gathered to speak out against immigration policy, hold a vigil for the Minneapolis mother killed by an ICE agent, and celebrate the end of deportation flights by Avelo after months of protest.
