Jeniece Roman
ReporterJeniece Roman is a reporter with WSHU, who is interested in writing about Indigenous communities in southern New England and Long Island, New York.
Before joining WSHU as a 2022 Report for America corps member, Jeniece covered local government and education for the New Britain Herald in New Britain, Connecticut, and was a breaking news and crime reporter for the Record-Journal newspaper in Meriden.
She has been recognized with several awards by the Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists. Jeniece holds a B.S. in journalism with a concentration in political science from Southern Connecticut State University. While at the university, she was the student chapter president for the Society of Professional Journalists and the editor-in-chief of The Southern News, the student-run newspaper.
Jeniece enjoys reading books, photography and true crime podcasts.
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More than 50 Connecticut cities and towns have called for Gov. Ned Lamont and the state General Assembly to increase education funding. -
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and Governor Ned Lamont hosted a discussion with students at Wethersfield High School. Lamont said he’s interested in stronger policies to protect students’ mental health around phone use. -
Connecticut lawmakers will consider a bill that would create regulations for using artificial intelligence within the state. -
Connecticut lawmakers may require local and regional boards of education to establish policies regarding students' use of phones and other technology. -
A new bill in Connecticut proposes developing policies for public and school libraries if community members challenge books. -
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont wants to dramatically expand the state’s access to early childhood education like preschool and pre-K. -
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong calls on social media companies to limit algorithms and notifications for children who use their platforms. -
Connecticut state and local leaders are promoting Connecticut — and New Haven — as the Pizza Capital of the United States. -
A New York state court will consider whether to issue an injunction against the Shinnecock Tribal Nation to stop the construction of a travel plaza in Hampton Bays. -
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) is among many Democrats who expressed concern after President Donald Trump announced a freeze on federal funds.
