Hartford is a hot financial mess. Both in city proper and state legislative budget deliberations that decide the flow of dollars to Bridgeport. As a
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Buying Time, Ganim Vetoes Budget
When was the last time a Bridgeport mayor vetoed the city budget waiting on the state to get its act together? That’s what Mayor Joe
Read moreState Legislative Leaders Balk At Malloy’s Proposal To Cut Municipalities
State legislative leaders are not crazy about Governor Dan Malloy’s proposal to slice $19 million to cities and towns, including $1.9 million due Bridgeport, to
Read moreOuch! Malloy Slashes Bridgeport Slot Take
Governor Dan Malloy’s deficit-mitigation plan to the state legislature may cause more financial pain for municipalities for the budget year ending June 30, including slashing
Read moreLighthouse Program Could Go Dark
From Linda Conner Lambeck, CT Post: Some 2,800 city children will be without a day camp program this summer unless a stalemate between the city
Read moreCity Council Unanimously Approves No-Tax-Increase Budget
In a nearly empty chambers, the 20-member City Council Monday night unanimously approved a nearly $542 million budget that reflected the modest budget committee changes
Read moreCouncil Committee Approves Budget, No Tax Increase
The City Council’s Budget and Appropriations Committee on Saturday essentially approved Mayor Joe Ganim’s proposed $542 million spending plan with some alterations including $3 million
Read moreCity Awaits, Holding Breath, As State’s Budget Calamity Plays Out
Caution and concern fills the local budget process that relies heavily on funds from the state budget that’s one gigantic mess. What happens in Hartford
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