By a 16-5 vote on Friday the state legislature’s Planning and Development Committee advanced a a government reform bill backed by the city’s legislative delegation
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Tag: Jack Hennessy
Ganim Appoints Young Dem Leader Constance Vickers Director Of Legislative Affairs
Constance Vickers, president of the Connecticut Young Democrats, has been hired by Mayor Joe Ganim to replace Av Harris as director of Legislative Affairs, a
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City’s Legislative Delegation Supports Open Casino Bid
Joint news release from Bridgeport’s state legislative delegation: The Bridgeport Delegation testified jointly before the Public Safety and Security Committee in support of legislation that seeks to
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On Valentines Day, Chief Perez Honored For Love Of Cats
Police Chief AJ Perez loves animals and he’ll be recognized for his affection on Valentine’s Day. State Rep. Jack Hennessy and Annie Hornish, director of
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When Legislators Book Mileage To Pad Pensions
With an assist from Republican Ethan Book, multiple state legislative candidate, the Hartford Courant’s John Lender, see here, has highlighted a dubious way for lawmakers
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City, State Leaders Try To Rescue Derailed Train Station
It was proposed in 2014 under the mayoral administration of Bill Finch and then-Governor Dan Malloy during his reelection year, but the $300 million price
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Stafstrom To Host Town Hall Forum As General Assembly Weighs Key Issues
Gaming expansion, sports betting, commercial marijuana, electronic tolls, education funding, municipal aid and more will be hot topics in the current session of the General
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Moore Sidelines State Political Ambition For Mayoral Consideration
State Senator Marilyn Moore’s an intriguing study in tamping down ambition. She eschewed a running-mate offer by Governor-elect Ned Lamont, placing her next in line
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