Asst. Professor-of-Residence in the UConn Journalism Department; formerly of CCSU, the Hartford Courant & C-HIT.org; FOI Commissioner; @CTFOG President.
This week is the 28th anniversary of my first column exploring Connecticut’s natural world. I was recently recognized for my efforts by the Connecticut Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, an award which has been handed out every year since the 1930s.
It's FOIA Friday and this week we are highlighting New Haven's refusal to produce the evaluation for local school superintendent, Madeline Negrón.
newhavenindependent.org/2025…
Starting at 6 tonight in Room 208 of the Hartford Times Building, 10 Prospect St, Hartford. Unlock Government Records with the state Freedom of Information Act. Free with @Reporter_Savino, @samsminknews, Russell Blair & Jacqueline Rabe Thomas.
@ctfog is holding a panel discussion tonight (Tuesday) in Hartford where area residents can learn how to use the state’s FOI laws to obtain information. The event will be held from 6PM - 7PM in room 208 of the Hartford Times building in downtown Hartford. thelaurelct.com/cfog-panel/
Credit to the dogged reporting of Ally LeMaster, a recent @UConnJournalism grad. It's proof positive that right out of the box you can take on challenging stories and make a difference.
It's FOIA Friday and this week we are highlighting text messages and other records obtained by @ctexaminer that show how a state police trooper, who was serving as a school resource officer, sent highly-inappropriate messages to a 17-year-old student.
ctexaminer.com/2025/09/23/st…
It's FOIA Friday and this week we are highlighting text messages and other records obtained by @ctexaminer that show how a state police trooper, who was serving as a school resource officer, sent highly-inappropriate messages to a 17-year-old student.
ctexaminer.com/2025/09/23/st…
Jim Calhoun will be signing copies of his new book at Saint Joe’s Flock Night party on Thursday. Here is info to register, purchase a book to pick up at the event. share.google/4MWIWiLY7A4i5ha…
Coming up in Hartford on Oct. 28. Members of the public can learn how they can access public meetings and public records using the state Freedom of Information Act.
Free. Sponsored by the Connecticut Foundation for Open Government and Connecticut SPJ.