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Tag: Jim Himes
Watch: Himes, Ganim Discuss Municipal Rescue Plan–See Where Money Can Be Allocated
Video starts at 3-minute mark. Congressman Jim Himes on Wednesday joined Mayor Joe Ganim, Superintendent of Schools Michael Testani and several members of the City
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Coming Soon, Ganim’s Budget Plan: Little Tax Cut, Big Tax Cut, Something Else?
In two weeks Mayor Joe Ganim will submit his spending plan to the City Council for the budget year beginning July 1 that includes the
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Bridgeport’s Bonanza: $241 Million Poised In Direct Aid From Federal Stimulus Package
Tucked into the stimulus relief bill signed by President Biden is something leaders from cities and towns across America have jawboned their congressional representatives for
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AARP Connecticut Urges Representatives To Address Needs Of Older Americans In Virtual Lobby Week
From AARP CT: As coronavirus cases and deaths continue to rise, including more than 100,000 resident and staff deaths in U.S. nursing homes and other
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City Legislative Delegation Sweeps To Victory
See full unofficial results here. Members of Bridgeport’s state legislative delegation were all returned to office on Tuesday: State Senators Marilyn Moore and Dennis Bradley
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Grant Supports Children Of Incarcerated Parents
Mayor Joe Ganim joined Congressman Jim Himes, Career Resources, The WorkPlace, City Councilmember Ernie Newton, and Mayor’s Initiative for Reentry Affairs (MIRA) to announce that the children of 125 incarcerated
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City Awarded $433K Federal Grant For Port Security, Rescue Equipment
News release from Mayor’s Office: Mayor Ganim, Bridgeport Federal delegation members, EOC Director Scott Appleby, Bridgeport Fire Chief Thode, and Police Department members joined to
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