UPDATE: Mayor Bill Finch Thursday afternoon announced upwards of $8 million in state funds for two key downtown developments, the reuse of the old Mechanics
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Young Activist: Gun Violence Out Of Control, Pass The Curfew
Community activist Cecalie Cooper, a 23-year-old graduate of the University of Connecticut, has been front and center trying to find solutions to the spike in
Read morePolitical Passion At State Senate Debate–Newton, Gomes, Ayala Clash
In terms of pure passion for the roughly 100 in attendance Tuesday night at the United Congregational Church, the State Senate debate between incumbent Ed Gomes,
Read moreThe Power Of OIB Voters–Pols Use Advertising To Target Voter Groups
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
Read moreFive Questions For Andres Ayala–Authored Legislation For Steelpointe Harbor Investment
State Rep. Andres Ayala represents Connecticut’s 128th State Assembly District that covers the East Side, the Hollow and a piece of the West Side. His
Read moreAyala Applauds New Pre-School Slots
From State Rep. Andres Ayala: State Rep. Andres Ayala (D-Bridgeport), Chair of the Bridgeport legislative delegation, applauded Governor Dannel Malloy’s announcement that 130 new early
Read moreNewton’s Redemption–Gomes’ Steady Eddie–Ayala’s Fresh Face–What Say You?
OIB, based on input from readers, has submitted five questions each to the State Senate campaigns of incumbent Ed Gomes, party-endorsed Ernie Newton and State
Read moreWalker: City’s Fiscal Clock Ticking–Finch: Walker Served Under Bush’s Historic Debt, Plus: Fishing For Stories, Post Overplays Bass Pro Complaint
Update: This story in the Connecticut Post is receiving a lot of chatter today. A court complaint was filed against Bass Pro Shops, the company introduced on
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