News release from city’s legislative delegation: The bipartisan $41.3 billion state budget passed by the Connecticut General Assembly last week has moved the city of Bridgeport closer to becoming a recognized national leader in renewable energy. Budget implementer legislation–resulting from significant time and effort by Governor Dannel P. Malloy’s office and administration, the Bridgeport delegation […]
Entries Tagged as 'Andre Baker'
Legislators Applaud Downtown Thermal Heating Loop
October 31st, 2017 · 16 Comments · Development and Zoning, News and Events
Tags: Andre Baker·Chris Rosario·Ed Gomes·Ezequiel Santiago·Jack Hennessy·Joe Ganim·Marilyn Moore·Mickey Herbert·Steve Stafstrom
Hennessy: Money For North End Flood Control, Stallworth: Dough For East Side Library
May 12th, 2017 · 6 Comments · Development and Zoning, Library, News and Events
State Reps Jack Hennessy and Charlie Stallworth announced on Friday state bonding money awards for flood control in the North End and investment in the East Side library branch.
Tags: Andre Baker·Charlie Stallworth·Chris Rosario·Dan Malloy·Ed Gomes·Ezequiel Santiago·Jack Hennessy·Joe Ganim·Marilyn Moore·Steve Stafstrom
For The Love Of Politics–Primaries
February 14th, 2017 · 17 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Council, City Politics, Education
You can spend all your time making love. You can spend all your love making time. In city politics, it cuts both ways. Break up, get back together. Break up, get back together. Break up, get back together. Sometimes, just like St. Valentine, it’s off with your head (politically speaking anyway). Is there a lot […]
Tags: Andre Baker·Andres Ayala·Bill Finch·Bob Keeley·Eneida Martinez·Ernie Newton·Jim Holloway·Joe Ganim·John Fabrizi·Maria Pereira·Ralph Ford·Tom McCarthy
State Legislative Committee Assignments Set
January 9th, 2017 · 3 Comments · News and Events
Committee assignments have been set for Bridgeport’s eight-member legislative delegation for the General Assembly session that began on Wednesday. State Senator Marilyn Moore co-chairs the Children Committee and Human Services Committee while her Senate colleague Ed Gomes co-chairs Labor and Public Employees. State Rep. Jack Hennessy co-chairs Veterans Affairs. CT Mirror has the full list […]
Tags: Andre Baker·Charlie Stallworth·Chris Rosario·CT Mirror·Ed Gomes·Ezequiel Santiago·Jack Hennessy·Marilyn Moore·Steve Stafstrom
Rosario Named Chair Of Key Legislative Caucus
January 5th, 2017 · 2 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events, State Politics
Bridgeport State Rep. Chris Rosario has been named chair of the Connecticut Legislative Black and Puerto Rican Caucus for the General Assembly session that convened on Wednesday.
Tags: Andre Baker·Andres Ayala·Chris Rosario·Christina Ayala·Dennis Bradley
Newton: I’m Ready–Qualifies For City Council Challenge In East End
August 2nd, 2017 · 39 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events
“Returning citizen navigator” Ernie Newton is back on the campaign trail trying to reclaim the East End City Council seat that launched his political career in 1981 leading to his ascension as head of the legislative body prior to his long run in Connecticut’s General Assembly. He received word he secured enough signatures from Democratic electors […]
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