The state-licensed operator of Connecticut’s parimutuel facilities, including one in Bridgeport, promises a legal showdown after Governor Ned Lamont announced a deal to give exclusive
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Tag: Mark Pazniokas
State Rep. Stafstrom: How About Consolidating State Courthouses To Save Money?
Social distancing: Rep. Craig Fishbein, left, and Rep. Steve Stafstrom debate a judicial reappointment in a House largely emptied due to the COVID-19. MARK PAZNIOKAS :
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Zoom And Room To Mark Legislative Session, Opening Day Wednesday
From Mark Pazniokas, CT Mirror The Connecticut General Assembly will begin its 2021 session Wednesday outside a state Capitol still closed to the public due
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CT Legislative Session Vetoed By Virus
From Mark Pazniokas, CT Mirror: In a nearly empty State Capitol, a tiny band of legislators wearing surgical masks formally ended the 2020 session Wednesday,
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Feds Approve Gaming Amendment For Tribal Nations, MGM Weighs Legal Challenge
The U.S. Department of Interior on Thursday approved a gaming amendment paving the way for Connecticut’s two tribal nations to build a casino in East
Read moreFor CT Republicans It’s Taxes, Not Trump
From Mark Pazniokas, CT Mirror: President Donald J. Trump generates enthusiastic crowds at campaign rallies elsewhere, but he was rarely mentioned Saturday by Republicans at
Read moreJudge Deals Setback To Tribal Casino In East Windsor, MGM Pushes Call For Bridgeport Gaming Destination
A years-away tribal casino planned for East Windsor to protect its Connecticut market share from MGM’s $1 billion resort that opened in Springfield, Massachusetts in
Read moreOz Qualifies For Guber Ballot
From Mark Pazniokas, CT Mirror: Oz Griebel, a former Republican running for governor with a former Democrat, Monte Frank, as his running mate, qualified for
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