From Governor Dan Malloy: Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he has released a toolkit developed by his office, several Connecticut state agencies, and
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Why Trump Should Leave Republican Party, Register Unaffiliated
Donald Trump should leave the Republican Party, register unaffiliated and build coalitions with moderate Republicans and like-minded Democrats if he wants to get things done.
Read moreTrump Budget Cuts Gut Social Services Organizations
Battle lines are forming as President Donald Trump seeks to cut organizations that rely on federal assistance. Federal dollars that go to states redirected to city
Read moreUnanimous, School Board Selects Aresta Johnson As Education Leader
It’s been years in the making to name a school leader without “acting” or “interim” as part of a title, but Monday night the Board
Read moreLopez: In Bridgeport, Sausage Making Gets Bad Rap Compared To Law Making
In a follow-up to her commentary confronting the city’s new Downtown “RoboCops” parking meters, retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez grinds up the city’s process
Read moreSimon Says: Speedy Recovery For Jim “Sonny” Fox
Jim “Sonny” Fox is a charter member of OIB. He’s made us laugh and spout and shout in the OIB comments section on a variety
Read morePension Bill Advances, But Questions Remain As Ganim Prepares City Budget
A week from submitting his budget proposal to the City Council, Mayor Joe Ganim is banking on legislative approval to allow municipalities to bond unfunded
Read moreFinger Pointing The Republican Health Care Flop
Promising to change Washington and cut wonderful deals for the American people, Donald Trump flunked his first major test. Not easy for a president to
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