By a 77-73 margin on Friday the State House approved a bill that allows an open, competitive process for a commercial casino in Connecticut that
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State Legislators Urge More City Funds For Schools
The battle for more bucks is on. Tuesday, 6 pm in City Council chambers education advocates will beseech the City Council to appropriate more dollars
Read moreCity Receives Car Tax Reimbursement Money From State
News release from city’s legislative delegation: The city of Bridgeport is slated to receive $3.1 million in supplemental car tax reimbursement money after the Bridgeport
Read moreRevamped Casino Resort Bill Passes Key Legislative Committee
What appeared dead is still alive. The state legislature’s Public Safety Committee by a 22-3 vote Friday afternoon approved a bill that calls for an open,
Read moreStafstrom Pushes Revitalization Zone Protections
From State Rep. Steve Staftsrom: Black Rock NRZ President Scott Burns and former president Joe Ianniello came to the Capitol today to testify in favor of
Read moreState Bond Commission Approves $1 Million For New East End Library
News release from State Rep. Andre Baker: The Connecticut State Bond Commission awarded the Bridgeport Public Library a $1 million grant for the construction of
Read moreNewton Returns To City Council, Library Question Passes
Third time’s the charm for Ernie Newton, according to unofficial returns. The self-proclaimed Moses of his people lost a close Democratic primary for State Senate
Read moreLegislators Applaud Downtown Thermal Heating Loop
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
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