Declaring “lawmakers are notoriously bad at regulating their own behavior when it comes to conflicts of interest and ethics,” Republican candidate for State Senate Rich Deecken, a Bassick High School teacher, maintains ballot initiatives in Connecticut would provide checks on special interests and government monopolies. Deecken is challenging Democratic incumbent Marilyn Moore in the city-suburban […]
Entries Tagged as 'Marilyn Moore'
Deecken: Empower Voters With Ballot Initiatives
October 16th, 2018 · 23 Comments · State Politics, Uncategorized
Tags: Marilyn Moore·Rich Deecken
Moore To Host Panel Discussion On Sexual Assault Trauma
October 9th, 2018 · 4 Comments · News and Events
State Senator Marilyn Moore will join women’s rights advocates from across Connecticut to host a panel discussion on sexual assault trauma Thursday 6 p.m. in the Beacon Hall Event Room of Housatonic Community College, 900 Lafayette Boulevard. Arrival and refreshments begin at 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Any Mayoral Takers Against Ganim?
October 8th, 2018 · 36 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, State Politics
Need a java jolt for this election cycle? Four weeks to the general election featuring races for governor, General Assembly and federal offices. So far it’s been rather sleepy with the Supreme Court confirmation hearings gripping interest nationally. Still, there’s a lot on the line in Connecticut with an open seat for governor and the State […]
Tags: Andres Ayala·Bill Finch·Chris Rosario·Joe Ganim·Marilyn Moore·Ned Lamont·Steelpointe Harbor
State Senate Candidate Deecken: Education Is An Economic Driver
October 8th, 2018 · 13 Comments · Education, News and Events, State Politics
Rich Deecken, a Bassick High School history teacher running for State Senate in the 22nd District against incumbent Marilyn Moore, issued the following statement regarding education policy in Connecticut: A world class education system is an economic driver. Years ago, talent would move to where businesses were located to obtain employment. Now businesses are moving […]
Tags: Marilyn Moore·Rich Deecken
Working Families Party Endorses More Than 100 Candidates In Connecticut
September 24th, 2018 · 1 Comment · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events, State Politics
The Connecticut Working Families Party has endorsed a record 107 candidates for the November general election placing them on Row C including all six Democrats seeking statewide constitutional offices led by top-of-ticket Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz facing Republicans Bob Stefanowski and Joe Markley. The Connecticut Independent Party has emerged as a Republican antidote to […]
Tags: Aaron Turner·Dennis Bradley·Dick Blumenthal·Ed Gomes·Jack Hennessy·Marilyn Moore·Ned Lamont·Susan Bysiewicz
Moore Named “100 Most Influential Blacks” In Connecticut
September 21st, 2018 · 15 Comments · News and Events
Mother, grandmother, state senator, health care advocate, warring against hunger, Marilyn Moore is building a profile of notice politically, professionally and socially. Add “100 Most Influential Blacks in Connecticut” to the list, a designation by the Connecticut Chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
Councilwoman Martinez: Changes To WPCA Foreclosure Standards Coming Soon
September 19th, 2018 · 9 Comments · City Council, News and Events
East End City Councilwoman Eneida Martinez provides background and an update on the collection practices of the Water Pollution Control Authority. “In regards to your WPCA article in OIB I will detail how this all started and the WPCA matter became an open topic in Bridgeport.”
Tags: Carmen Lopez·Chris Rosario·Ed Gomes·Eneida Martinez·Jeanette Herron·Jose Casco·Juda Epstein·Marilyn Moore·Milta Feliciano
Moore’s Message: Take Nothing For Granted, Women’s Rights On The Line
October 14th, 2018 · 14 Comments · Analysis and Comment, City Politics, News and Events, State Politics
Ned Lamont spent Saturday morning in Bridgeport schmoozing city ministers for support, rallying campaign canvassers to churn out a vote and heralding his friend Marilyn Moore’s return to the State Senate currently locked in an 18 tie among Democrats and Republicans with control of the upper chamber as well as an open seat for governor […]
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Tags: Anthony Musto·Bob Stefanowski·Ed Gomes·Marilyn Moore·Mario Testa·Ned Lamont·Rich Deecken