From Governor Malloy: GOV. MALLOY: TEN APPLICANTS SELECTED TO PILOT NEW EDUCATION EVALUATION AND SUPPORT SYSTEM (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy, together with
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Smith: Charter Revision Document Flawed
Some towns play political softball, other towns play hardball … in Bridgeport they play hand grenades.—Philip Smith Phil Smith knows a lot about city politics.
Read moreFor One Night, Political Peace In The City–Santa, BOE Candidates, House Members Endorsed
What a difference a day makes. Monday night former State Senator Ernie Newton turned the political establishment upside-down following his unlikely endorsement in an effort
Read moreReport: Vallas Consulting Company Seeking $1 Million Contract In Illinois
Crain’s Chicago Business reports that a consulting firm headed by Superintendent of Schools Paul Vallas is in position for a major Illinois school board contract.
Read moreAppointed BOE Members: We Want Your Endorsement To Run
On May 22, the Democratic Town Committee will meet at Testo’s Restaurant to endorse candidates for a variety of offices. Three city-resident members of the
Read moreOfficials Announce Construction For A New Longfellow School
Mayor Bill Finch and several members of the city’s legislative delegation announced today funds have been approved to build a new Longfellow School in the
Read moreGovernor On The Legislative Session: Positive, Meaningful Change
The 2012 state legislative session is over. It produced repeal of the death penalty, passage of medical marijuana, Sunday sales at liquor stores, increased regulation of
Read moreVoters May Decide Question Of Removing Naughty Officials
The city’s Charter Revision Commission is examining a provision for removing elected and appointed officials convicted of crime or found of gross misconduct. A ballot
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