Democratic Governor Dannel Malloy and the Democratic-controlled State Legislature have apparently come to terms on a budget to close a multi-billion dollar budget gap. A large piece to balancing the budget includes Malloy negotiating hefty union concessions. What happens in the state budget impacts Bridgeport’s budget big time. Mayor Bill Finch has submitted a budget to […]
Entries Tagged as 'Chris Healy'
“Government Form Of Euthanasia”–GOP State Chair Says Dems Looting Taxpayers
April 21st, 2011 · 7 Comments · City Budget, State Politics
Tags: Bill Finch·Chris Donovan·Chris Healy·Dan Malloy·Don Williams·Hartford Courant·John McKinney
GOP State Chair Alleges Bridgeport Election Fraud
October 20th, 2010 · 4 Comments · City Politics
With less than two weeks until the Nov. 2 election we may see a steady flow of elections complaints from both sides. This one is from GOP State Party Chair Chris Healy. Note to Healy, AB applications come from the Town Clerk. From Healy:
Tags: Chris Healy
Dick And Linda In Pasties, Plus: Jimmy’s Tax Jam, BOE Building, And Malloy-Foley Debate Debates
September 8th, 2010 · 8 Comments · Education, State Politics
A lot of fighting going on. The Board of Education, arguing over where to consolidate offices, authorized Superintendent of Schools John Ramos to negotiate a deal to house all administration/maintenance functions in the former Bodine building on the West Side. Protests at Sacred Heart University over sorority hazings. Politicians duking it out. Yes, one big happy family. Are you tired […]
Tags: Chris Healy·Dan Debicella·Dan Malloy·Dick Blumenthal·Greg Hladky·Jim Himes·John Ramos·Linda McMahon·Nancy DiNardo·Sacred Heart University·Tom Foley
Don’t Forget The Library Money, Plus: Russo Rangels Himes And SuBy’s Legal Credentials
February 25th, 2010 · 24 Comments · City Budget, Library, State Politics
As city bean counters build a budget to submit to the City Council in early April, the spending plan that begins July 1 will include a new key item, $6.9 million to support library services approved last year in a referendum by city voters.
Tags: Bob "Troll" Walsh·Chris Healy·CT Post·Hartford Courant·Jim Himes·Mario Testa·Rob Russo·Susan Bysiewicz·Tom McCarthy
Teddy, Get Ready, 911 Political From Bridgeport Motor Works
January 19th, 2010 · 30 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, State Politics
Humpty Dumpty Sat On A Billboard … Jumpers Beware: let’s give this billboard thing some thought because with potential Democratic Town Committee primaries on the horizon and election for party chair in March who’s going to get thrown under the bus, or should I say off the top of the billboard? This is smash-mouth city politics at its […]
Tags: Bill Finch·Bob "Troll" Walsh·Carolanne Curry·Chris Caruso·Chris Healy·Dick Blumenthal·Hartford Courant·Jodi Rell·John Stafstrom·M. Evette Brantley·Mario Testa·Mitch Robles·Robert Christoph·Steelpointe Harbor·Susan Bysiewicz
The Power Of OIB Voters–Pols Use Advertising To Target Voter Groups
July 17th, 2012 · 4 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, Media, News and Events, State Politics
OIB readers matter in more ways than one. OIB is featured in this report from Greg Hladky www.ct.com Linda McMahon is promoting her U.S. Senate candidacy on the “personalized” radio website Pandora–possibly targeting Connecticut listeners who are both likely Republican primary voters and enjoy wrestling theme songs. Over on Capitol Report (www.ctcapitolreport.com), a hot spot […]
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Tags: Chris Healy·Chris Murphy·Dan Malloy·Greg Hladky·Linda McMahon·Mitt Romney·Tom Dudchik