Backers of Bridgeport as a sanctuary city raised their voices Monday night. See video here. CT Post coverage here. Can Trump deny funds to sanctuary
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Pipeline Costs Will More Than Double What Utility Claims
News release from environmental coalition: The costs of the proposed Access Northeast pipeline to transport fracked gas into Connecticut and other New England states would
Read moreJepsen Joins Challenge Of Trump’s Immigration Order
From Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen: Attorney General George Jepsen has joined with 15 other attorneys general in asking a federal appeals court to leave
Read moreMalloy Proposes New School Funding Formula To Aid Cities
Local education advocates argue city schools suffer from lack of funding. Governor Dan Malloy asserts it’s time to do something about this, according to a
Read moreApply For Federal Grants
From Dalmarys Matos, Mayor’s Office: Mayor Joe Ganim announced today that the City of Bridgeport is now accepting applications for approximately $3,200,000 in entitlement funds from
Read moreCouncil Meeting Features Sanctuary City Speakers, Ganim Weighs Trump’s Help (Paging Lowell Weicker)
Three speakers are scheduled to address the City Council Monday night on the subject of Bridgeport’s prospects as a sanctuary city designation that would shelter
Read moreInternational Institute To Host Unity Rally At Klein
From the International Institute: On Sunday, February 12th, 3 PM, The International Institute of Connecticut, Inc. (IICONN) alongside the Greater Bridgeport community will come together at
Read moreFormer City Councilman Urges Ganim To Back Trump’s Immigration Policy
In a letter to Mayor Joe Ganim, former City Councilman Tom White writes, “I urge you to reestablish communications personally with Donald Trump and explore
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