Kevin Rennie writes a political column for the Sunday edition of The Hartford Courant since 2002. He has operated the popular political website DailyRuctions.com since 2010. Kevin’s stories have led to corruption investigations, resignations, and criminal convictions, reminders that there are many ways to serve the public interest without holding elective office.
Kevin was elected to represent the 14th House District in the Connecticut General Assembly for three consecutive terms starting in 1988. In 1994, he became the first Republican to win election to the State Senate from the 3rd Senate District in 70 years. He served one term and is no longer a Republican.
In 2002 scandals involving the administration of Governor John G. Rowland began to unfurl. Kevin’s column provided news of Rowland’s disappointing abuse of his position as the Waterbury Republican began descent to resignation and prison. In 2008, Kevin’s columns on Senator Christopher Dodd’s concealed Irish real estate dealings made international news.
Kevin is a graduate of Franklin & Marshall College and the University of Connecticut School of Law. He lives and practices law in South Windsor.