Did anyone see the Wall Street Journal article on nudist colonies? It got me thinking, why not do one on Pleasure Beach. We could set
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Malloy’s Bridgeport Déjà Vu–Could The Governor Learn Something From Finch?
Governor Dannel Malloy should ask Mayor Bill Finch how he did it. The state budget has passed. Malloy has signed it. How does he go about securing
Read moreAin’t The Power Of Incumbency Great?
This is exactly what I’m talking about regarding the power of incumbency. Mary-Jane Foster announced her campaign for mayor three weeks ago. Her campaign hasn’t
Read moreIf Ganim Runs, The Dynamic Changes–If Not, Advantage Finch
OIB reported on Tuesday the results of a public opinion poll conducted May 1 and May 2 by Merriman River Group www.merrimanriver.com that shows Mayor
Read moreOIB Poll: Finch, Ganim Run Close; Foster Picks Up Ground
Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch has a five-point lead over former Mayor Joe Ganim while Mary-Jane Foster has picked up ground on Finch in an OIB poll conducted
Read moreHandicapping The Mayoral Race
It’s May 2 and the mayoral election cycle is in full bloom, or should be at least. An incumbent mayor who budgets a modest salary
Read moreThe Business Community Role In Government
Does the business community try to influence government? Of course! Business groups all across the country schmooze government officials. Paul Timpanelli is president and chief
Read moreWhen Needs Clash With Calls For Smaller Government
The city is pushing forward with plans for a regional science magnet school, the first of its kind in the state, costing some $126 million.
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