Afternoon Update: A federal jury in New Haven has convicted Shelton developer James Botti on one count of mail fraud but was deadlocked regarding the conspiracy and bribery charges relating to Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti who has not been charged in the case. The judge has declared a mistrial related to the Lauretti counts.
The mail fraud [...]
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Judge Declares Mistrial On Lauretti-Related Botti Charges, Plus: Lowell Weicker’s Stones, Creative Coin And Pavia’s I-95
April 1st, 2010 · 33 Comments · State Politics, Uncategorized
Tags: Bill Finch·John DeStefano·John Marsilio·John Rowland·Lowell Weicker·Mark Lauretti·Ray Baldwin·Tim Herbst
Is It Health Reform Or Deform? Plus: Bridgeport Day In Hartford
March 22nd, 2010 · 26 Comments · City Council, Development, Education, Events, National Politics, State Politics, Uncategorized
The landmark health care bill has passed. It’s historic. But will it be a historic burden?
Now what? It means more government and a victory for Barack. (For now, at least.) Some of the stuff kicks in right away, some of it down the road, including how Americans pay for it.
How does this impact Congressman Jim Himes’ reelection [...]
Tags: AmyMarie Vizzo-Paniccia·Bob Curwen·Carlos Silva·Congress Street Bridge·Jim Himes·Jim Holloway·Joe Lieberman·Michele Mount·Michelle Lyons·Nancy Pelosi·Rob Russo·Tom McCarthy
Chico Rivera, SuBy’s Suit, And Himes High On Recovery
February 18th, 2010 · 31 Comments · Development, National Politics, State Politics, Uncategorized
Afternoon Update: Sad to hear the news today about the passing of José “Chico” Rivera, a prince in city politics. Chico was a gentleman, stylish dresser, great sense of humor. Chico and his charm graced OIB parties. His last run for public office in 2008 was for state representative in the 130th State Assembly District. Despite [...]
Tags: Barack Obama·Congress Street Bridge·Dick Blumenthal·George Jepsen·Jim Himes·Jodi Rell·José "Chico" Rivera·Nancy DiNardo·Susan Bysiewicz