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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Los opositores al proyecto de ley de vivienda aprobado durante la sesión legislativa ordinaria de 2025 temían que sus políticas limitaran el control local sobre el desarrollo. Lamont terminó vetando el proyecto de ley integral de vivienda, argumentando que deseaba contar con mayor participación de los líderes municipales. -
Los republicanos de Connecticut exigen mayor transparencia y fiscalización sobre las partidas presupuestarias especiales. -
The bill gives the Lamont administration authority to resource affected programs such as home heating and nutrition assistance along with housing and health care. -
The plan, which a bipartisan group of legislative leaders announced Monday, is primarily geared toward tackling further lapses in funding due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. -
Opponents of the housing bill that passed during the 2025 regular legislative session were concerned that its policies would limit local control on development. Lamont ended up vetoing the omnibus housing bill, saying he wanted more input from town leaders.
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Groups around the country put on "shadow cast" productions of the cult classic, where generations of fans dress up like the characters, act out iconic scenes and bond over the film’s unique brand of camp. -
Las docenas de nuevos cambios a la ley de Connecticut incluyen actualizaciones a la Ley Trust, nuevas clasificaciones para bicicletas eléctricas y la prohibición de que los residentes se casen con un primo hermano a sabiendas. -
Earmarks let state lawmakers funnel money to favored groups in their districts. But they’re subject to little oversight. Now, Republicans want to change that.
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The dozens of new changes to Connecticut law include updates to the Trust Act, new classifications for electric bikes, and barring residents from (knowingly) marrying a first cousin.
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La extensión de los créditos fiscales mejorados de la Ley del Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio (ACA, por sus siglas en inglés) antes de fines de este año se ha convertido en el enfoque de las negociaciones del Congreso para financiar al gobierno y evitar un cierre más allá del 30 de septiembre.
