The City Council’s Budget & Appropriations Committee will meet Saturday morning to vote on the final details of the spending plan for the fiscal year
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Author: Lennie Grimaldi
Joe-So: For Education Funding, The Fight Is Far From Over
Board of Education Vice Chair Joe Sokolovic, writes in his personal capacity “While education advocates and leaders across Connecticut are taking a victory lap, they
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Former City Council Member Poised For Dismissal Of Election Charges
Former City Council member Jazmarie Melendez is on a path for dismissal of state election fraud charges accused of not attesting on absentee ballot applications
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City Council Chaos – Yell, Scream, Screech – All Led By Maria Pereira
The City Council meeting, also known as the Monday Night Fights, erupted into chaos that led to further mayhem in multiple email exchanges afterwards between
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Legislature Eliminates Excuse-Only Absentee Voting – Ballot By Mail To Be A Universal Option In Connecticut
In 2024 Connecticut voters passed a constitutional amendment to remove a provision that allowed absentee ballot voting only under these circumstances: due to sickness, disability,
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2026 State Legislative Session Addresses Many Of AARP Connecticut’s Priorities
From AARP CT AARP Connecticut works with lawmakers to advance policies that serve the best interests of residents and their families. The 2026 legislative session
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Lawmakers Solve Town Aid Riddle On Third Try
By Keith M. Phaneuf, CT Mirror May 6, 2026 This story has been updated. It turns out fixing a state budget isn’t easy. The General
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Fundraiser For Paul Ganim, Faces Potential Dem Primary For Judge Of Probate
Long-time Bridgeport Judge of Probate Paul Ganim, facing a potential primary from Mark Bradley who has been registered as a Republican in Massachusetts and Democrat
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