Matt Rocheleau
@mrochele
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data & investigations editor at Hearst CT Media & Times Union; Columbia U. adjunct prof; former Boston Globe Spotlight reporter
New York, NY
Joined April 2009
Sen. Blumenthal launches investigation of ICE after high-profile incidents in CT by @joshua_eaton.
ctinsider.com
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal said he’s launching an investigation into what he called “abusive” practices by ICE agents in Connecticut and elsewhere across the country.
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Audit: CT Military Department overpaid two retiring employees by @BillCummingsct.
ctinsider.com
The Connecticut Military Department overpaid two retiring employees by more than $1,000 for unused vacation or sick leave and underpaid another by $700, a new audit found.
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Homeless people said they were paid to be listed as donors for a Senate candidate by @emiliemunson.
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Feds probing CT lawmaker's relationship with state-funding recipient, records show. 'I did nothing illegal' by @jacquelinerabe @townnewsguy.
ctinsider.com
State Sen. Doug McCrory and Sonserae Cicero-Hamlin have said neither has benefited financially from their relationship.
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Blumenthal 'angry' and 'ashamed' after visit with imprisoned Afghan interpreter arrested by ICE in CT by @joshua_eaton.
ctinsider.com
“It is cruel, and it is stupid,” U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal told reporters Wednesday outside the Plymouth (Mass.) County Correctional Facility.
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These New York hospitals had some of the longest ER visit times in the US by @emiliemunson.
timesunion.com
Erie County Medical Center and St. Peter's Hospital were among the 10 worst. Albany Medical Center was among the 40 worst.
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CT state employee overtime pay rises 5%, continuing an upward trend since 2018 by @BillCummingsct.
ctinsider.com
Connecticut’s spending on overtime rose 5% compared to last year and one state agency is posting a double-digit increase
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New bill to be filed by CT Sen. Murphy would re-establish refugee program suspended by Trump by @joshua_eaton.
ctinsider.com
New legislation set to be filed Friday by U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., would re-establish a community-based refugee resettlement program suspended by President Donald Trump.
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Albany Medical Center plans emergency department expansion | The $25 million project would be completed by the end of 2026 by @shugheswrites @emiliemunson.
timesunion.com
Albany Medical Center is undertaking a $25 million expansion of its adult emergency department, which would alleviate long patient visit times.
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Audit: CT Department of Correction overpaid workers on disciplinary leave by @BillCummingsct.
ctinsider.com
The Connecticut Department of Correction paid employees on disciplinary leave for more than three years longer than allowed, a new audit found.
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Afghan interpreter arrested by ICE in CT is ‘risk to the national security,’ feds say | Zia’s attorney says he ‘has never and does not now pose a threat to national security.’ by @joshua_eaton.
ctinsider.com
An interpreter who worked with U.S. forces in Afghanistan and was arrested by immigration agents in Connecticut is a risk to national security, federal officials said. His attorney denied the claim.
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All in the family: Relatives helped NY candidates garner public funds | A new program made it possible to get state money to boost candidates' contributions by @emiliemunson.
timesunion.com
The New York Public Campaign Finance Program, first used in the 2024 election, is one of a few that matches contributions by politicians to their own campaigns.
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Audit: CT election regulators late reviewing campaign activity reports by @BillCummingsct.
ctinsider.com
The State Elections Enforcement Commission was late completing required reviews of campaign activities, finishing one examination 454 days after the election cycle had ended, state auditors found.
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Lawmakers call for release of Afghan interpreter detained by ICE | The Department of Homeland Security says Zia, a Afghan interpreter who immigrated to the United States in 2025, is under investigation for a "serious criminal allegation." by @joshua_eaton.
ctinsider.com
Democratic lawmakers gathered with advocates to call for the release of Afghan interpreter who was recently detained by ICE in Connecticut.
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CT State Police launch interactive dashboard allowing residents to track traffic tickets by @BillCummingsct.
ctinsider.com
The state police launched a new online dashboard which allows residents to track how many tickets troopers are issuing and view demographic information about who is being ticketed.
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Audit: CT state childhood education worker improperly received $5K in overtime pay by @BillCummingsct.
ctinsider.com
An employee with the state Office of Early Childhood was improperly paid over $5,000 in overtime when the worker should have received time off from work, a state audit found.
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Audit: CT prosecutors should explain decision to dismiss domestic violence charges by @BillCummingsct.
ctinsider.com
State prosecutors failed to explain why domestic abuse cases are dismissed and a key advisory council lacks authority to approve domestic violence treatment programs, a new audit found.
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NY public campaign program fuels spending for political consultants by @emiliemunson.
timesunion.com
New York’s new public campaign finance program has triggered big business for political strategists, fundraisers, accountants and advertisers.
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Rising CT correction officer overtime sparks cost, safety concerns by @BillCummingsct.
ctinsider.com
Understaffing is forcing many correction officers to work long hours, leading to excessive taxpayer spending on overtime. Advocates say the intense schedules can be harmful and dangerous.
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Commission: Hochul should tackle New York’s ‘not acceptable’ hospital quality by @emiliemunson.
timesunion.com
An advisory commission of health experts will advise Governor Kathy Hochul to work on the poor quality of New York hospitals, among other recommendations.
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