Brian Scott-Smith
Reporter/HostBrian is originally from Great Britain and has been a broadcaster for 20 years. He is an award-winning freelance reporter/host for WSHU, and lives in southeastern Connecticut, covering stories for WSHU across the Eastern side of the state.
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Connecticut lawmakers and officials celebrated new tax incentives for offshore wind development at the New London State Pier. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) said new subsidies will make a difference.
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U.S. Representative Joe Courtney (D-CT) was instrumental in advancing safe-to-report legislation that will protect cadets at the Coast Guard Academy in New London if they report sexual assault.
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The 10-year-old Connecticut Port Authority has been scrutinized for past leadership spending, ethics violations by a staff and board member and the redevelopment of the State Pier in New London.
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Connecticut submarine maker Electric Boat gave their annual legislative update on Thursday. The company has been aggressively recruiting to increase its workforce to meet the demand for submarines for the U.S. Navy.
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The city of New London has placed a lien on the collapsed First Congregational Church due to unpaid bills. Pastor James Lavesque had promised to repay the city for demolition costs but instead has told lawyers to cite issues with an insurance company and a lapsed policy.
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The U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations has released redacted documents from the U.S. Coast Guard relating to a 2018 report called "Operation Fouled Anchor" that looked in to the mishandling of sexual assault at the Coast Guard Academy over several years.
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Leaders from 115 Connecticut municipalities convened for the Council of Small Towns annual meeting. The council helps smaller towns navigate the complexities of state government.
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A bite-sized look at what else we’re hearing: A Stratford church sued to stop the opening of a cannabis dispensary due to concerns around public health and safety. Also, three Connecticut residents are among 70 current and former New York City Housing Authority employees charged with bribery and extortion schemes.
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Search and rescue teams have completed their search of the collapsed church in downtown New London, Connecticut. No loss of life was reported.
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A church partially collapsed Thursday in downtown New London.