Governor Ned Lamont and Mayor Joe Ganim on Friday joined developers Gary Flocco and Geof Ravenstine to launch the next phase of the Cherry Street
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Tag: Steve Stafstrom
Cannabliss–What You Need To Know About New Pot Regulations
From State Rep. Steve Stafstrom: Over 100 new laws in Connecticut will go into effect July 1st. Among these is Connecticut’s new cannabis law, and while the
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Paging All Stoners–Toking Rules Starting July 1
Remember those days spilling out of your boneshaker followed by a cloud of skunky smoke choking the garage? “What the hell is that!” your mother’s
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Cha-ching! Bridgeport Guaranteed Another $5 Million A Year From State For Reimbursement On Tax-Exempt Properties
Sometimes the small print produces wonders. Tucked into the recently approved, voluminous state budget that could make an ordinary person’s eyes recoil into oblivion is
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In State Aid Jackpot Bridgeport Does Better, But Lags New Haven and Hartford–Paging Senators Bradley And Moore
The good news for Bridgeport in the budget just approved by the state legislature: nearly $11 million extra for payments in lieu of taxes, the
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Lamont Signs Clean Slate Justice Reform Bill Advanced By Stafstrom
From State Rep. Steve Stafstrom: State Representative Steve Stafstrom (D – Bridgeport), House Chair of the Connecticut General Assembly’s Judiciary Committee, applauds Governor Ned Lamont’s
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Bicentennial Interview: Harborview Rick Bleeds Bridgeport Blue, A Park City ‘Lifer’
Rick Torres is an anomaly in city politics: the last Republican elected to a city office in one’s own right–the City Council–without the benefit of
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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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