Mayor Bill Finch and police union leadership have reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract. This is a major breakthrough for city finances
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How Bad Is The Budget? Plus: Hurry, Hurry, Hurry
My oh my, what happens to your negotiating position if layoffs that you promised don’t actually happen? Last Friday was the day 30 or so
Read moreSizing Up Tight Shays-Himes Race, Plus: Are You Registered?
Two weeks left until November Neurosis, and the race between Republican Congressman Christopher Shays and Democratic opponent Jim Himes is close. Shays picked up the
Read moreSHU Poll Gives Shays Lead, Plus: Squishy Squash And City In The Soup
A poll released Tuesday by Sacred Heart University gives Republican Congressman Christopher Shays a 10-point edge over his Democratic challenger Jim Himes. The poll is much
Read moreDelightful Grumps
Friday afternoon I spoke to the He-Man-Women-Haters Club, better known as M.A.L.E.S. (Male Active Lively Energetic Seniors). Think Grumpy Old Men with civics savvy. These
Read moreHey, We Have An Election, Plus: Bridgeport Leads State Registration
Can you believe it’s October 1? Time to take a quick inventory of two key local races. The November election almost seems like a sidebar
Read moreHoney, Have You Talked To Your Sister? Plus: Shays On Bailout And Himes Too
Just four and a half months until Yankee pitchers and catchers report to spring training. If you’re a Mets fan are you done puking up
Read moreIt’s Relationships, Stupid! Plus: We’re Having A Party
You know things are bad when Mohegan Sun, that near-perfect money machine, delays construction of a massive renovation. Closer to home I’m betting that Mayor
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