Jonathan Pelto, www.jonathanpelto.com continues his series of articles asserting conflicts of interest involving Board of Education President Ken Moales. From Pelto: The last agenda item
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State Legislators Ayala And Clemons Support Slots In Bridgeport
OIB rewind with commentary update from Ayala and Clemons: The national economy is bleeding. The state economy is bleeding. Municipal budgets are bleeding. State revenues
Read moreBig Mac’s Salary In Line With Others In His Government Field
OIB readers have speculated the last few days about the Labor Relations salary of City Council President Tom McCarthy who’s become something of a whipping
Read moreFinch, Police Union Join Forces For Police Memorial
From Bill Kaempffer, Bridgeport Police spokesman: Mayor Bill Finch and the leadership of Bridgeport Police Union Local 1159 announced plans for a July fundraiser with
Read moreLegislation To Shut Down Illegal Businesses Approved In State House
UPDATE: Passes State House. Neighborhood activists with www.onebridgeport.com who successfully lobbied for legislation last year to regulate massage parlors and adult entertainment establishments have turned their
Read moreHennessy Tries To Save Government Reform Bill, Announces New Support With Grandfather Clause
State Rep. Jack Hennessy announced on Tuesday that two Bridgeport colleagues in the State House, Don Clemons and Charlie Stallworth, will support his legislation barring
Read moreThe Budget Vote Leap Of Faith–Light A Candle, Say A Prayer
The City Council Monday night approved a budget with a modest tax increase in an election year. Let’s see who steps up to challenge the
Read moreMayor Applauds Money For Downtown, East End Projects
On Monday Governor Dan Malloy announced roughly $2 million in grants in support of city development projects. News release from Mayor Bill Finch: Bridgeport has
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