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Former News 8 Chief Capitol Correspondent Mark Davis dies

  • Mark Davis, a veteran journalist with a 36-year tenure at WTNH covering Connecticut politics, passed away at the age of 76 on Monday after a distinguished career in broadcast news.
  • He began his journalism career in 1980 as a radio talk show host and joined WTNH, spending 36 years covering state politics and key issues at the Capitol and on the campaign trail.
  • Davis earned three Emmy Awards for coverage including Lowell Weicker's gubernatorial election and the state income tax battle, and was known for asking the first questions at nearly every press conference.
  • Connecticut leaders like Gov. Ned Lamont called Davis a trusted and recognized icon who provided the public with valuable news, while colleagues praised his integrity, insight, and dedication.
  • His passing represents a significant loss to Connecticut journalism and the state Capitol community, reflecting the end of a distinguished era of political reporting.
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The Laurel broke the news in on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
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