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Former News 8 Chief Capitol Correspondent Mark Davis dies

  • Mark Davis, a veteran political journalist in Connecticut and former chief Capitol correspondent for WTNH, passed away on Monday at 76 after a prolonged battle with bladder cancer.
  • Davis began his Connecticut journalism career in 1980 as a radio talk show host at WTIC-AM and spent 36 years covering state politics at WTNH.
  • He received three Emmy awards recognizing his reporting on Lowell Weicker’s 1990 gubernatorial campaign and the early 1990s debate over the state income tax, while becoming known for consistently attending nearly every press conference.
  • Gov. Ned Lamont called Davis a Connecticut icon and one of the most trusted journalists, while Sen. Richard Blumenthal praised his keen insight and integrity.
  • Numerous state officials honored Davis’s legacy, highlighting his dedication to informing residents and his lasting impact on Connecticut journalism.
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The Laurel broke the news in on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
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