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Entries Tagged as 'Andres Ayala'

Will Andres Ayala Run For State Senate?

February 2nd, 2012 · 3 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics

Haven’t heard it from the horse’s mouth, but several pols tell OIB State Rep. Andres Ayala, leader of the city’s State House delegation, is telling them he’s running for the State Senate seat occupied by Ed Gomes and formerly held by Ernie Newton who announced officially on Saturday he’s a candidate for his old job.

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Newton Makes It Official, State Senate Run Sets Up Rematch With Ed Gomes

January 23rd, 2012 · 15 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events

Former State Senator Ernie Newton has filed the paperwork with the state in an effort to regain his old seat currently occupied by Ed Gomes who won Connecticut’s 23rd Senate District  in 2005 after Newton was forced to resign following corruption charges. Newton will make a formal announcement next Saturday on Stratford Avenue. A Democratic primary would take [...]

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State Rep. Ayala To Join Vigil Against Gun Violence

January 6th, 2012 · 1 Comment · City Politics, News and Events

From Connecticut Against Gun Violence: State Representative Andres Ayala (D-Bridgeport) will be joining a candlelight vigil against gun violence set for Sunday, in coordination with the National Day of Remembrance organized by the Brady Center in Washington, D.C.

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All Aboard! State Moolah Expected For Site Of East Side Train Station

December 7th, 2011 · 38 Comments · Analysis and Comment, Development and Zoning, News and Events

Mayor Bill Finch has been pushing for a train station for the city’s East Side. The State Bond Commission is expected to approve $1 million at its next meeting for site remediation on the Barnum Avenue site. The mayor announced the other day Deputy Chief of Staff Ruben Felipe will serve as the city’s point person on [...]

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State Reps Laud Jobs Bill

October 26th, 2011 · 3 Comments · City Politics, Development and Zoning, News and Events, State Politics

From the city’s State House delegation: LEGISLATURE MAKES JOB GROWTH JOB ONE Jobs Bill and Jackson Labs Approved by Legislature Bridgeport State Representatives hailed passage of a comprehensive jobs bill that will boost Connecticut’s ability to grow and retain jobs. In addition, the legislature approved the state’s commitment to Jackson Laboratory–an investment that unlocks the [...]

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State Senate Primary Battle Looms

October 4th, 2011 · 25 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, State Politics

Who will be Democratic Town Chair Mario Testa’s candidate for Connecticut’s 23rd State Senatorial District? The seat is currently occupied by Ed Gomes who supported Mary-Jane Foster for mayor. Prior to Gomes the seat was occupied by Ernie Newton who also supported Foster. The Moses of his peeps is sending strong signals he will be a [...]

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Groundbreaking For Magnet School

September 24th, 2011 · 11 Comments · Development and Zoning, Education

What a crew! Officials gathered Saturday morning to celebrate the groundbreaking for the state’s largest school building project–the $125 million, 1,500 seat Fairchild Wheeler Multi Magnet High School. Taking the first shovelful of dirt are, from left, Congressman Jim Himes, State Rep. Auden Grogins, State Sen. Anthony Musto, Bridgeport City Council President Tom McCarthy, Joan [...]

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