City fiscal watchdogs John Marshall Lee and Andy Fardy present the second in a series of video windows into Bridgeport’s budget process: What’s in it? What’s
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Walker: City Council Must Reject Tax Increase–Corrects Walsh’s Criticism
David Walker, the former U.S. Comptroller General who warned about Washington’s reckless spending habits well before the national economy hit the rocks, writes “It’s time
Read moreSuBy Never High–The Politics Of Pot
What, former Connecticut Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz never smoked pot? That must explain everything. Five Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate appeared live on
Read moreBudget Watchdogs Rally Attendance At North End Hearing
Mayor Bill Finch is scheduled to host his next public budget presentation Thursday, 6 p.m. at the North End Library Branch, 3455 Madison Avenue. City
Read moreJudge To Order Date Of BOE Special Election Wednesday
Superior Court Judge Salvatore Agati, after hearing three hours of testimony on Friday about the logistics for scheduling a special election for four Board of
Read moreMap Wars–NAACP To Challenge Senate District Changes
Get ready for another election challenge. Officials with city and state branches of the NAACP say they will file a legal challenge to a redistricting plan
Read moreBill Finch’s Masterful Rejoinders–Sagging Grand List Is Real Culprit In Budget Pain
Mayor Bill Finch has a special talent for sounding like he knows what he’s talking about even when he’s not really sure. That takes practice
Read moreBridgeport News Ceases Print Edition
After 25 years in print, The Bridgeport News has published its final edition. The latest print edition notified readers and advertisers April 12 would be
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