Timothy Herbst, 2018 Republican candidate for governor, writes in this commentary “A politician cannot credibly beat the drum about election integrity when they participate in
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Author: Lennie Grimaldi
CT Legislature Adopts $28B Budget With Big Aid For Towns, Childcare
By Keith M. Phaneuf, CT Mirror May 2, 2026 This story has been updated. The General Assembly adopted a $28.1 billion state budget Saturday that
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Attention: Street Cleaning This Week, See Your Streets
From Mayor’s Office: Heads up, Bridgeport! 🚧 Street cleaning is underway with a Curb to Curb Clean Sweep. Alternate-side parking will be enforced from Monday,
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Open House Invitation To Learn About The August Luxury Apartments At Steelpointe Harbor
The amenity-laden August apartment destination will be my new home soon, along the waterfront at Steelpointe Harbor, 425 luxury apartments that includes 20 percent set
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Join Ringmaster Tom McCarthy At Barnum Festival’s Whip, Whistle & Watch Luncheon
One of the most gracious leaders in city politics, ex City Council President Tom McCarthy is this year’s Barnum Festival Ringmaster. The Whip, Whistle, Watch
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Bridgeport’s State House Delegation Secures $25 Million Extra For City Schools
The current session of the General Assembly that ends next week has proven historically fruitful as the city’s legislative delegation has jawboned an extra $25
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Democrat Paul Ganim Announces Reelection For Judge Of Probate, Challenged By A Republican From Massachusetts
He’s among the longest-serving elected officials in city history, enjoying more time in office – with strong voter approval – than even his elder brother
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Last-Minute Revenue Surge Makes Path To New CT Budget Easier, Extra Dough For Municipalities
By Keith M. Phaneuf, CT Mirror April 30, 2026 Efforts by Gov. Ned Lamont and the General Assembly to craft a new state budget got
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