From Ken Dixon, CT Post: HARTFORD — The General Assembly will not seek to overturn last week’s state Supreme Court decision that rejected the takeover
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Ed Takeover Opponents Schedule Rally–Mayor Asks Business Community To Organize Counter Rally
Supporters of the Connecticut Supreme Court decision ordering a special election for four school board seats are organizing a rally for Wednesday in Hartford, among
Read moreAmerico’s Magic Act–Six-Pack Abs
Nothing like a hot Democratic Town Committee district race to rev up absentee ballot magician Americo Santiago. The number of absentee ballots returned in the
Read moreYeah Baby! Make Election Day A Holiday
Secretary of the State Denise Merrill, the state’s chief elections official, has proposed a series of needed measures to open up the voting process in
Read moreMalloy Gets Dose Of Maria Pereira At Education Forum
Elected Board of Education member Maria Pereira isn’t bashful about sharing opinions. Waiting to retake her seat as courts sort out a special election, she
Read morePaging Hugo Chavez! Medina: Connecticut Has Become Venezuela
Max Medina, who spent 16 years on the Board of Education including several years as its president, is watching closely as city and state pols
Read moreWill Legislators Rally To Finch’s Request?
Mayor Bill Finch is seeking legislative support to retroactively blunt the Connecticut Supreme Court reversal of the state takeover of city schools. Can the clock
Read moreUnchartered Territory For A BOE Special Election
Vacancies on the Board of Education, according to the Bridgeport City Charter, are filled by incumbent board members. Thus a new wrinkle has been added
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