For years the city’s legislative delegation has been criticized for its lack of harmony to drive home more state dollars. This latest session seems to
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The Power Of Poop Back On Negotiating Table
Now that Bridgeport and Trumbull are moving closer to settling sewer fee rate issues, the parties are contemplating discussions that could flush new revenue into
Read moreGanim No Political Pariah
For all the hand-wringing that took place during the campaign and after Joe Ganim’s comeback election from outside the city, high profile pols are not
Read moreState Reps Applaud Energy Project For Downtown
Bridgeport’s State House delegation is heralding legislation resulting in a new district heating system, known as a thermal loop, Downtown. See more on the Bridgeport
Read moreMalloy Signs State Budget, Lower Car Taxes For Cities
The state budget that was modified to mollify corporate suits who freaked over additional taxes was signed into law today by Governor Dan Malloy who
Read moreCorporate Threats To Flee State Shake Up Legislative Session In Final Days
From Mark Pazniokas, CT Mirror: A vote on the tax deal struck over the weekend was delayed Monday as legislative leaders sought revisions demanded by rebellious
Read moreState Budget Agreement Reached, Sales Tax Sharing, Car Tax Cut For Bridgeport, Keno Part Of Deal
Early Sunday morning Governor Dan Malloy and legislative leaders issued a joint news release on agreement for the two-year $40 billion state budget in the
Read moreLegislative Delegation Touts Restored Cuts To City Programs
News release from State House: Bridgeport State Representatives Andre Baker (D-124th), Charlie Stallworth (D-126th), Jack Hennessy (D-127th), Christopher Rosario (D-128th), Steve Stafstrom (D-129th) and Ezequiel
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