INVESTIGATIONS
Willful Misconduct: Who pays for FOIA violations?
AS FOIA fines increase, who’s paying them? In the majority of cases where Inside Investigator could trace payment records, it’s taxpayers.
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Hartford treasurer had ties to investment firms through campaign contributions, nonprofits
The Treasurer received contributions and donations from pension investment managers routed through nonprofit companies.
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Connecticut’s got milk, but can we keep it that way?
On May 15, 2026, Gov. Ned Lamont announced the third iteration of a plan to use a $500 million emergency set-aside fund created to help Connecticut agencies, programs, and nonprofits absorb anticipated federal spending cuts. While much of the first two plans revolved around Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, this round led off with a $22.5 million appropriation to the Connecticut Department of Agriculture to support Connecticut dairy farmers. According to…
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Silent Watchers: The rise of Connecticut’s police camera network
Much of the information about ALPRs, what they capture, and how they are used is beyond the public’s ability to know.
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“Extensive Surveillance:” Fairfield BOE accused of aggressive residency determination tactics
The Fairfield BOE is facing two lawsuits challenging students’ residency determinations and alleging aggressive investigative tactics.
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Displaced and Displeased: Bridgeport tenant denied help after forced relocation
When Tamekia Lemus moved her and her family into their new apartment at 8 Elm Court in Bridgeport, she was an active member of the Bridgeport community; for seven years, she has run her own business selling handcrafted goods, and in 2024, she began participating in Bridgeport’s First Thursday Fiesta, a monthly pop-up shop held at the City Government Center meant to promote and support local small business owners. “That’s how I…
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Imminent Risk: After nine years, is the GAL oversight committee working?
While the Standing Committee has been in place since 2017, whether it has resulted in oversight or accountability for GALs is another story.
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Extended Hold: Juveniles in detention facilities for months, and the alternatives being explored
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 detention facilities, all of which, they say, indicate success. But there is…
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Policymakers consider prison diversion for the disabled, but costs are uncertain
According to 2025 Connecticut Department of Correction (DOC) statistics, 64 of Connecticut’s 11,028 incarcerated people have an intellectual disability, 39 have autism, and another four have both. That number, however, is reliant on Connecticut’s use of IQ tests, rather than the modern psychological evaluations used by all but seven states. Advocates say dated evaluation strategies are leaving many disabled people without needed support after they commit a crime. The Connecticut Sentencing Commission…
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Patchwork: How UConn and CSCU handle sexual misconduct allegations
Connecticut taxpayers are funding millions in payments to professors, staff, and faculty who have been found guilty of sexual misconduct.
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Leniency or Loophole? Juvenile car theft arrests surge despite reforms
Juvenile car theft arrests surged 350% after 2022 reforms. Are diversionary programs working—or creating a loophole with no accountability?
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Cash Money: Bridgeport special ed teacher allegedly pocketing students’ lunch money
Staff and parents in Bridgeport allege that special education teacher Daniel Scali is pocketing students change, among other complaints.
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Rehabilitation over Retribution: Efforts to improve Connecticut prisons
Connecticut prisons leave a lot to be desired in terms of culture, costs, and results. Volunteers are stepping up to make things better.
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