Margaret Morton, the first African American woman elected to the Connecticut State Senate, was a transformational figure in city politics. She’s someone to celebrate every day, the City Hall
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‘Bloody, But Unbowed’–Newton Endures Latest Chapter In Campaign Finance Case
As expected, a state judge on Wednesday vacated Ernie Newton’s January 2015 conviction on campaign finance charges after the Connecticut Supreme Court ruled unanimously two
Read moreState Supreme Court Unanimously Tosses Newton Conviction On Campaign Finance Charges
Ruling “it is reasonably possible that the jury was misled” about Ernie Newton’s intent, the Connecticut Supreme Court on Friday unanimously threw out his January
Read moreAny Mayoral Takers Against Ganim?
Need a java jolt for this election cycle? Four weeks to the general election featuring races for governor, General Assembly and federal offices. So far it’s
Read moreGanim Aligns With Bradley, Gomes For Turner In State Senate Contest
A couple of thirty-somethings are going at it to fill the seat of retiring State Senator Ed Gomes in Connecticut’s 23rd District where Gomes hopes
Read moreTurner, Vermont Push Primary Against Bradley In Open State Senate Seat
Lots of pols scouring various districts to secure sufficient petition signatures to forge an August 14 primary, among them Democrats Aaron Turner and Carolyn Vermont
Read moreAaron Turner Pursues State Senate Seat Of Former Boss
Backed by incumbent Ed Gomes, Aaron Turner has filed paperwork to follow his former boss’ footsteps to represent Connecticut’s 23rd State Senate District which covers
Read moreFunding For Train Station Stopped
Pushed by then-Mayor Bill Finch and then-State Senator Andres Ayala, Governor Dan Malloy announced plans for an East Side train station a few months before
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