Marc E. Fitch
Senior Investigative Reporter
Marc worked as an investigative reporter for Yankee Institute and was a 2014 Robert Novak Journalism Fellow. He previously worked in the field of mental health is the author of several books and novels, along with numerous freelance reporting jobs and publications. Marc has a Master of Fine Arts degree from Western Connecticut State University.
PURA approves recovery of $861 million in Eversource storm costs
PURA approved $861 million in Eversource storm costs, but commissioners warned these costs shouldn’t be allowed to build up over years.
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.
DEEP seeks to lower Connecticut’s carbon cap on electricity producers
The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) opened a public comment period to amend state regulations and further lower the number of carbon allowances fossil-fuel powered electricity generators are required to purchase…
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…
Former Middletown schools DEI director sues over termination
The former director of diversity, equity, and inclusion for Middletown public schools filed a lawsuit in 2025 against the Middletown Board of Education alleging she was discriminated against, subjected to racial stereotypes by administration, and…
Arbitrator found Shelton police chief “lied.” City claimed finding is “scandalous”
An arbitrator in a long-standing legal fight between Shelton police officers and their chief wrote the chief of police “lied under oath.”
Grievance filed after Hartford Pension Commission names assistant pension administrator
The newly-named assistant plan administrator filed a complaint when the plan administrator questioned the decision.
Lawsuit filed over Republican convention “murderer” accusations
Republican primary candidate files lawsuit alleging he was harmed and defamed when supporters of his opponent called him a murderer.
84% of CT residents say state is unaffordable; 40% likely to move
A poll of Connecticut residents found the vast majority find the state unaffordable, and a hefty portion want to leave.
CT retirees to see biggest loss if social security fund goes bust
Connecticut retirees would see the biggest reduction in monthly social security payments if the trust fund goes broke in 2032.
Hidden cost in Connecticut electric bills has risen more than 900 percent
Connecticut auctions off “carbon allowances” to electricity power generators, the price has risen 900% increasing the cost of energy.
AG Tong partners with billionaire-backed law firm to fight Exxon
Attorney General Tong partnered with a billionaire-backed law firm being investigated by Congressional committees in his fight against Exxon.
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