Budget proposals are a work-in-progress starting point. What Governor Ned Lamont’s spending plan means for Bridgeport is now in the hands of legislative budget analysts
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Senator Gaston: It’s Time For A State-Enacted Rent Cap
Commentary from State Senator Herron Gaston: Of all the news stories that have flashed across your Facebook feed over the past month — drone sightings,
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As Tenants Suffer, Legislators Examine Landlord Registration, Rent Cap
It’s happening with more regularity. An out-of-state landlord gobbles up property in the city and then jacks the rent on people with limited incomes. Key
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State Senators Seek Constituent Input During Legislative Session
The two senators representing Bridgeport in the Connecticut legislature want to know what’s on your mind as key issues this current session that runs into
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Catastrophic Rent Increases For Palisade Avenue Residents – ‘Scared To Be Out In The Street’
The new owner of a Palisade Avenue apartment complex on the Upper East Side has jacked the monthly rent by $500 and more, creating traumatic
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Senator Gaston’s New Role: Reducing Poverty In CT
State Senator Herron Gaston shares this commentary about his appointment to a “working group that will create a framework for reducing concentrated poverty in Connecticut.”
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State Legislators Felipe, Gaston Key Local Voices On Housing Committee
Bridgeport’s nine-member legislative delegation will feature two key voices on the housing front with State Rep. Antonio Felipe reappointed chair of the Housing Committee as
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Watch: Lamont Tours East End Development Featuring Grocery Store, Pharmacy, Healthcare Facility, Bank Branch
Backed by city and state dollars including $3.5 million from Connecticut’s Community Investment Fund the East End’s Honey Locust Square project is making progress to
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