Roaring like a grappler who has one last fight in him, Bridgeport’s just-turned 82-year-old political and labor warrior State Senator Ed Gomes stepped on the
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Unions To Rally For MGM Resorts Casino
Major labor unions will conduct a rally for casino jobs Tuesday, 6 p.m. at 40 Logan Street in the East End including a push for
Read moreRigged? State Senator Larson’s Hissy Fit Endangers Thousands Of Jobs
What’s wrong with an open, competitive process? Why does a gaming monopoly advantage the tribal nations to the economic detriment of the rest of the
Read moreDeveloper Al Lenoci Jr. Killed By Train In Fairfield, Witnesses: Ran In Front Of Train
Update here. Al Lenoci Jr., a prominent Bridgeport developer who was charged 17 years ago in the public corruption probe of Mayor Joe Ganim, was
Read moreMGM Rallies City Residents In Waterfront Gaming Push
For a company cynics assert is just here for show, MGM Resorts is spending mightily to build public support for a proposed $675 million waterfront resort
Read moreWheels Turn In Casino Positioning
A public hearing regarding a request for proposals for a commercial gaming facility is scheduled for March 8 in Hartford as the plot thickens for an open
Read moreCalling All Candidates–Turn Cities Into Economic Drivers? State Has No Plan
Connecticut has no plan to transform cities into regional economic drivers. The pols in charge say they do, but it’s fallacious spin. Cities should and
Read moreHennessy Seeks Input On MGM Gaming Proposal
Weeks from the start of Connecticut’s legislative session, where Bridgeport is expected to be the centerpiece of debate for a commercial casino that requires state
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