Connecticut has no plan to transform cities into regional economic drivers. The pols in charge say they do, but it’s fallacious spin. Cities should and
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When Carson Clashed With Borges–Life On A Financial Review Board
What’s government life like with a financial oversight board? Here’s a glimpse from my book Bow Tie Banker, a biography of David Carson, retired chief executive
Read moreKaraoke Kraziness
Ah, you gotta love city pols doing this to raise money for Bridgeport art programs. Nice plug for OIB. From our friends at CT Capitol
Read moreOIB Poll: The Shutdown Villain
Barr The Door, A Piranha Political War In Upper East Side
This battle will definitely bare teeth and, perhaps, lose a few. School board member and 138th Democratic District Leader Maria Pereira, the self-styled piranha of
Read moreState Rep. Stafstrom To Host Town Hall Forum
Thousands Rally To Empower Women
From Clarice Silber, CT Mirror: A year after thousands of Connecticut marchers took to the streets wearing pink hats and carrying homemade signs of resistance
Read moreKohut Chalkboards Governor’s Race, It’s Ganim Versus Walker–Fire Up Tent And Tickets!
Jeff Kohut, Bridgeport’s studious political nerd, offers this prediction for the November gubernatorial election, a battle between Bridgeport residents Joe Ganim and David Walker. As
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