Being an effective mayor requires strong relationships with legislative leaders in Hartford, a point hammered home by two members of the city’s legislative delegation in
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Hennessy Endorses Foster, ‘Breath Of Fresh Air’–Trashes Machine
Contending “a machine runs Bridgeport, not the people,” State Rep. Jack Hennessy who represents the city’s North End has endorsed Mary-Jane Foster for mayor. 0
Read moreState Reps Applaud Energy Project For Downtown
Bridgeport’s State House delegation is heralding legislation resulting in a new district heating system, known as a thermal loop, Downtown. See more on the Bridgeport
Read moreFoster: Stop The Insanity, Bridgeport Deserves Better–Chides Finch And Ganim In Campaign Speech
With equal lashings for her chief opponents Mayor Bill Finch and former Mayor Joe Ganim, Democrat Mary-Jane Foster made her official announcement Thursday night at
Read moreGovernment Reform Bill Dies In State House, Killed By Union Leadership
The bizarre ending to the General Assembly left some legislative casualties such as the Bridgeport government reform bill, Governor Dan Malloy’s Second Chance initiative and
Read moreSqueaker Vote, House Passes State Budget, Car Tax Cut For City Residents
It’s noisy in Hartford on the last day of the legislative session. The State House in a 73-70 vote Wednesday morning passed a controversial two-year
Read moreBridgeport Conflict-Of-Interest Measure Passes Senate, Awaits Uncertainty In House
Led by freshman State Senator Marilyn Moore who promised to make it a priority on the campaign trail, the State Senate early Thursday morning unanimously
Read moreThe Mayoral Campaign Really Starts Memorial Day Weekend
The late OIB correspondent John Gilmore said mayoral elections do not begin in earnest until Memorial Day. Well here we go, time to take inventory.
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