Holy toll booth, Republicans never earmarked votes for specific projects? An offer they couldn’t refuse? Members of Bridgeport’s legislative delegation want toll revenues, if approved
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Category: State Politics
The Budget, Legislative Session And Mayoral Race Machinations
Monday is the deadline for Mayor Joe Ganim to veto alterations the City Council made to his proposed budget that adds $1.3 million more to
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Bradley Applauds State Senate Vote Restricting Cooperation With Federal ICE
The federal government, particularly the immigration policies of Donald Trump, is pushing one way. Connecticut state government is pushing back. Early Wednesday morning the State
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Mayor Lauretti: Competitive Casino Bidding Process Is Vital For Bridgeport And Connecticut
Commentary From Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti: In 1991 when casino gambling came to Connecticut and Bridgeport was in contention, I did not support the idea.
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Following Special Election Win, Antonio Felipe Joins CT Legislature
He’s now State Representative Antonio Felipe. Following his special election victory last week to fill the 130th State Assembly District seat of Ezequiel Santiago who
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The Radical Plan–Replacing Income Tax With Payroll Tax
From Dan Haar, Hearst Media: Democrats including Gov. Ned Lamont are preparing to replace most of the state income tax with a payroll tax, a
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Legislative Session’s Collateral Damage On Moore’s Ganim Challenge
Tolls. Pot. Sports betting. Gaming expansion. Like them or not they all potentially provide mega revenues to a Connecticut unearthing new ore. About 10 days
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Young Dem Antonio Felipe Wins State House Special Election Over Insurgent Kate Rivera
Antonio Felipe, 23 years old, won Tuesday’s special election to fill the 130th State House seat of the late Ezequiel Santiago, holding off an insurgent
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