Bridgeport joined the ranks of gun violence across Connecticut cities during the weekend. It led to a plea from East End Councilman Ernie Newton to
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Tag: Joe Ganim
Mail-In Voting Rescued Senator Moore’s 2020 Primary Campaign, Will Puritanical State Expand Ballot Access?
Forward-thinking Connecticut, for all its health care advancements, institutions of higher learning, leading the country in COVID vaccination percentage; embraces the most restrictive voting laws
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“A Terrible Tragedy”–Ganim Applauds Penalties Against UI For Storm-Response Failures
Connecticut regulators levied the maximum allowed penalty of $30 million against Eversource Energy and another $2.1 million against United Illuminating which services Bridgeport for preparation
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Team Woofgang Opens Vocational Training Facility In Black Rock
News release from Woofgang & Company Team Woofgang & Co. officially opened the doors of their new vocational training facility at 2861 Fairfield Avenue in
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City Council Lowers Tax Rate, Nieves Castigates Disengaged Budget Loafers
The City Council, as expected Monday night, approved a $598 million budget that includes a reduction in the tax rate by 10.5 mils, money for
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Budget Committee Approves Spending Plan, Money For 60 New Cops, Mil Rate Lowered To 43.45
The Budget & Appropriations Committee on Saturday approved a spending document of approximately $598 million for the fiscal year starting July 1, shifting $2.5 million
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Finance Committee Expected To Vote On Budget Saturday, Full City Council Monday
The Budget & Appropriations Committee will convene Saturday morning at 10 to vote on alterations to Mayor Joe Ganim’s nearly $600 million spending plan for
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Pothole Killer Returns To Streets
News release from Mayor’s Office: The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Facilities (DPF) announces that ‘The Pothole Killer’ has returned and has already begun
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