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
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Revamped 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
Read moreNewton: I’m Ready–Qualifies For City Council Challenge In East End
“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
Read moreState Leaders Join Ganim To Tout Legislative Achievements
Flanked by legislative and business leaders, Mayor Joe Ganim on Thursday highlighted successes from the recently completed session of the General Assembly including approval to
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