From Neil Vigdor, Hartford Courant: A Sunday memo obtained by The Courant estimated the convention’s overall cost at $120,000 and directed each gubernatorial candidate to
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Wait ‘Til Next Year, No Senate Gaming Vote For Casino Destination
With time running out in the state legislative session and support for passage in question, a vote for an open, competitive process for a commercial
Read moreCity Council Approves Budget With No Tax Increase–Education Advocates Cry Schools Shortchanged
UPDATE: see council budget changes here. The City Council by a 16-3 vote Monday night approved a city budget with no tax increase for the
Read moreEndorsements For Walker For Governor
Bridgeport resident Dave Walker, Republican candidate for governor, released a new set of endorsements on Tuesday. From the Walker campaign: In the final days before
Read moreKey Endorsements For Chris Mattei, Attorney General Candidate
Inching closer to respective party conventions for statewide offices, endorsements are lining up including key Dem party leaders on behalf of Bridgeport attorney Chris Mattei,
Read moreA Fiscal Watchdog For City Council?
Shortly before the City Council voted to approve a budget to begin July 1, city fiscal scrutineer John Marshall Lee had several questions for the
Read moreAs Dem Convention Approaches, Ganim Pitches Delegates
On May 19 about 2,000 delegates to the Democratic state party convention will gather in Hartford to endorse candidates for statewide office. Mayor Joe Ganim
Read moreIf You Itch To Switch Party Affiliation For Primary
From CT Secretary of the State Denise Merrill: Enrolled party members have only seven days left to transfer enrollment from one party to another in
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