Nationally, 2016 was the political year of Trump. If you like a good rodeo, prepare for a wild ride. But hey, Bridgeport politics is a
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Herbst: Padding Pensions Pilfers Taxpayers
Pondering another run for statewide office in 2018, Trumbull’s Republican First Selectman Tim Herbst writes in a commentary decrying the state’s underfunded pension liability, “There
Read moreMinimum Wage Increases To $10.10
Will the state minimum wage increase to $20.20 in 2020? Nah, but there will be a push in the state legislature to increase it to
Read moreMunicipal Sales Tax On Table For Upcoming State Legislative Session
Senate President Martin Looney, prior to his kidney transplant on Tuesday, filed a series of bills for the legislative session that starts in two weeks
Read more“Not Going Away,” Newton Ponders City Council Run
Voter rejection to the state legislature in 2012 and 2014 is not deterring Ernie Newton from considering a 2017 run for City Council where he launched
Read moreFor Ganim, Education Means Appointing School Board Members
Education: Ganim’s first year back. On the 2015 campaign trail Joe Ganim uttered the usual stuff about education: fully fund schools, create a 21st century
Read moreBudget Migraine, So, You Wanted To Be Mayor Again?
Finances: Ganim’s first year back. It was the perfect contrast for Joe Ganim. On the 2015 comeback trail, the former mayor needed to drive a
Read moreState Opposes Lawsuit Challenging School Choice Restrictions
From Dave Collins, AP: Connecticut officials on Monday asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the state’s restrictions on magnet schools, charter schools
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