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Read the full investigation: Displaced and Displeased: Bridgeport tenant denied help after forced relocation Full investigation and updates surrounding Putnam Science Academy Connecticut Inside Investigator is a nonprofit newsroom on a mission to inform the people of Connecticut through investigative journalism and inspire the public through engaging stories. We envision a better Connecticut where...

Connecticut officials often speak with pride about the state’s juvenile justice system, and by some measures, rightly so—the state far and away surpasses most of the country in key benchmarks that juvenile justice advocates use to measure a fair system. These metrics include the number of juveniles tried in adult court, the overall number of delinquency charges, and the number of juveniles in dete...

Connecticut taxpayers are funding millions in payments to professors, staff, and faculty who have been found guilty of sexual misconduct.  Read the full investigation at InsideInvestigator.org Connecticut Inside Investigator is a nonprofit newsroom on a mission to inform the people of Connecticut through investigative journalism and inspire the public through engaging stories. We envision a better...

Staff and parents in Bridgeport allege that special education teacher Daniel Scali is pocketing students change, among other complaints. Connecticut Inside Investigator is a nonprofit newsroom on a mission to inform the people of Connecticut through investigative journalism and inspire the public through engaging stories. We envision a better Connecticut where corruption has been rooted out.

Rage Bait: The costs and benefits of Connecticut’s marketing ploy CT’s claim to superior pizza ruffled feathers, but that was the point. How has marketing a state changed, and what comes next?  Read the full investigation: https://bit.ly/ragebait Support our work: https://bit.ly/3Pj0n7G Connecticut Inside Investigator is a nonprofit newsroom on a mission to inform the people of Connecticut through...

Marc teams up with Conner to discuss his recent investigation: State backs $2M claim against yoga studio after man asked to leave women’s class. A yoga studio owner asked a man to leave a women’s class. Now she faces a $2M claim, after a state agency determined she violated the law.  Read ➡️https://bit.ly/3PM1ksV Connecticut Inside Investigator is a nonprofit newsroom on a mission to inform the pe...

On Feb. 10, 2024, Allie Standish, a 37-year-old Wolcott woman, was killed. Her father syas Connecticut officials have not delivered justice.  Read the full investigation at InsideInvestigator.org Connecticut Inside Investigator is a nonprofit newsroom on a mission to inform the people of Connecticut through investigative journalism and inspire the public through engaging stories. We envision a bet...

Special Sunshine Week episode of Inside Update Transparency Update: https://bit.ly/4sQYFMD Transparency Resources: https://bit.ly/41aqio9 Connecticut Inside Investigator is a nonprofit newsroom on a mission to inform the people of Connecticut through investigative journalism and inspire the public through engaging stories. We envision a better Connecticut where corruption has been rooted out.

In 2024, Connecticut probate judges approved nearly two hundred petitions from psychiatric hospitals to administer electroconvulsive therapy. Read the full investigation at InsideInvestigator.org Connecticut Inside Investigator is a nonprofit newsroom on a mission to inform the people of Connecticut through investigative journalism and inspire the public through engaging stories. We envision a bet...

A number of nonprofits were brought up in an October press release as potentially suspicious. We tracked them down to learn more. Read the full investigation at InsideInvestigator.org Connecticut Inside Investigator is a nonprofit newsroom on a mission to inform the people of Connecticut through investigative journalism and inspire the public through engaging stories. We envision a better Connecti...

On this episode of Inside Update, Conner sits down with Katherine Revello to dive into her latest investigation, "Overtime: As costs soar to $399 million, the reasons vary." They’ll also touch on the kickoff of the 2026 legislative session. Connecticut Inside Investigator is a nonprofit newsroom on a mission to inform the people of Connecticut through investigative journalism and inspire...

Dead Equals: Bid-rigging allegedly costing towns millions There are several different ways a company or companies can engage in bid-rigging when it comes to bidding on public projects. Read the full investigation at InsideInvestigator.org Connecticut Inside Investigator is a nonprofit newsroom on a mission to inform the people of Connecticut through investigative journalism and inspire the public...

Target Investment: DOH commissioner awards extra funding to former employer “We have compiled extensive evidence suggesting the improper and non-competitive allocation of over $100 million in DOH funding.” Trade Secret: Why you’re not allowed to see Hell’s Kitchen film tax credit application According to the state’s Office of Fiscal Analysis, CT’s tax credit program for film and television product...

Job Corps: controversial job training program might shutter Job corps advocates say the program is essential, but the costs, measured results, and incident reports show a pattern of problems. Read the full investigation >> Other Topics: DEEP to hold public session on bear management, hunt >>  It’s Personal: How your information is being exposed through FOIA >> Connecticut Inside...

Blight Fight: A foreclosure battle in Middletown “I feel the crushing power of the law is unfairly applied in this matter.” Peter Smith is facing homelessness over blight allegations. Connecticut Inside Investigator is a nonprofit newsroom on a mission to inform the people of Connecticut through investigative journalism and inspire the public through engaging stories. We envision a better Connecti...

Tight Ship: Disciplinary issues at the Department of Veteran Affairs In the past three years, the DVA has initiated 31 employee conduct investigations, resulting in discipline up to and including termination. Connecticut Inside Investigator is a nonprofit newsroom on a mission to inform the people of Connecticut through investigative journalism and inspire the public through engaging stories. We e...

Romano isnt mincing his words: “I don’t want to be licensed by what I consider to be an immoral and corrupt system and state.” Connecticut Inside Investigator is a nonprofit newsroom on a mission to inform the people of Connecticut through investigative journalism and inspire the public through engaging stories. We envision a better Connecticut where corruption has been rooted out.

The number of challenges to FOIA abuses brought by media has declined, shifting the burden of safeguarding transparency to the public. Read the full investigation [click here] Connecticut Inside Investigator is a nonprofit newsroom on a mission to inform the people of Connecticut through investigative journalism and inspire the public through engaging stories. We envision a better Connecticut wher...

Disorder in the courts: two families struggle for justice After an alleged sexual assault in 2021, the victim's family has struggled for justice in a system they say has let them down at every turn. Connecticut Inside Investigator is a nonprofit newsroom on a mission to inform the people of Connecticut through investigative journalism and inspire the public through engaging stories. We envisi...

Join us as we discuss immigration and religion, two entirely non controversial topics. Stranger Among You: Faith leadership amid changing immigration policy Immigration advocacy and policy have changed in the last year, especially for churches whose members have taken a stand in the past. Connecticut Inside Investigator is a nonprofit newsroom on a mission to inform the people of Connecticut throu...

It’s been almost three years since Janet Moultis died, and her estate still hasn’t been settled. She left behind a detailed will that explained in plain English how she wanted her assets divvied up—and that language is why things are up in the air.  Read the full investigation here .  Connecticut Inside Investigator is a nonprofit newsroom on a mission to inform the people of Connecticut through i...

Ideal Fish: The rise and fall of an experimental fish farm in Waterbury Today, the former Ideal Fish building sits empty. Allegations have been made of stolen equipment and unmet financial obligations. Read the full investigation: https://bit.ly/3HIwMEK Connecticut Inside Investigator is a nonprofit newsroom on a mission to inform the people of Connecticut through investigative journalism and insp...

 The APT Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides addiction services at five locations in Connecticut. But despite the services provided by the organization to opioid users, not all its locations carry the same reputation or have as positive an impact on the communities in which they operate as others.  “The joke within the staff of the Foundation when I was working there was that Con...

Letter of the Law: Section 8 lawsuits and discrimination Section 8 confusion has led to lawsuits and payouts. It doesn't seem to be getting easier for landlords, renters, or regulatory officials. Read the full investigation at InsideInvestigator.org Connecticut Inside Investigator is a nonprofit newsroom on a mission to inform the people of Connecticut through investigative journalism and ins...

 Long Commute: Some state employees live really far away  The pandemic lockdowns set a work precedent for state employees and resulted in a policy agreement between Gov. Lamont’s administration and SEBAC. Connecticut Inside Investigator is a nonprofit newsroom on a mission to inform the people of Connecticut through investigative journalism and inspire the public through engaging stories. We envis...