Susan Haigh
Norwich, CT • sue@susanhaighmedia.com
Professional Summary
Journalist with more than 25 years of experience covering state government, public policy and politics, with a focus on enterprise reporting, breaking news and national trend stories.
Experience
Freelance Writer
April 2026 to present
Articles and/or photos have appeared in periodicals published by WMH Media, AARP Bulletin and the Connecticut Education Association.
The Associated Press
Statehouse and Political Reporter
June 2002 – April 2026
Serve as AP’s sole Connecticut statehouse and political reporter, covering the General Assembly, state government, public policy and major elections. Collaborate with a nationwide team of reporters to produce trend and enterprise stories for a national audience, often driven by developments in state capitols. Stories are carried by AP member newsrooms worldwide and published on APNews.com, regularly informing national coverage of state policy trends.
Also responsible for coverage of breaking news in the CT, NY, and NJ region, as well as nationally and internationally.
U.S. Postal Service Reporter
April 2025 – April 2026
Cover major developments involving the U.S. Postal Service, including its financial challenges, the politicization of mail-in voting and the rollout of electric delivery vehicles. Maintain sourcing with senior postal officials in Washington, including the postmaster general.
U.S. Coast Guard Reporter
July 2023 – April 2026
Collaborate with AP’s Washington bureau to report on developments involving the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in Connecticut.
The Day, New London, CT
Statehouse and Political Reporter
Covered the Connecticut General Assembly and state politics, with a focus on eastern Connecticut.
Norwich Bulletin, Norwich, CT
Statehouse and Political Reporter; Education; Local Government; Police/Fire
Covered the Connecticut General Assembly and state politics. Previously reported on education, municipal government and public safety.
Education
Master of Arts, Public Policy
Trinity College — Hartford, CT
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations
Wheaton College — Norton, MA
Training
- 2025 Ravitch Fiscal Reporting Program, Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, New York
- 2023 Beat Academy, Poynter Institute
Recognition
- Named one of the nation’s top statehouse reporters to follow by The Washington Post (2020)