Government, business and neighborhood supporters of MGM’s proposal for a $675 million waterfront gaming destination gathered on Tuesday to reassert they will continue the battle
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Moore-Led Law Protects Consumers From ‘Abusive’ WPCA Collections
A new state law shepherded by Senator Marilyn Moore authorizes the Bridgeport City Council to lower the interest rate imposed by collection practices of the
Read moreWait ‘Til Next Year, No Senate Gaming Vote For Casino Destination
With time running out in the state legislative session and support for passage in question, a vote for an open, competitive process for a commercial
Read moreState House Approves Gaming Bill, Advances To Senate
By a 77-73 margin on Friday the State House approved a bill that allows an open, competitive process for a commercial casino in Connecticut that
Read moreState Legislators Urge More City Funds For Schools
The battle for more bucks is on. Tuesday, 6 pm in City Council chambers education advocates will beseech the City Council to appropriate more dollars
Read moreCity Receives Car Tax Reimbursement Money From State
News release from city’s legislative delegation: The city of Bridgeport is slated to receive $3.1 million in supplemental car tax reimbursement money after the Bridgeport
Read moreRevamped Casino Resort Bill Passes Key Legislative Committee
What appeared dead is still alive. The state legislature’s Public Safety Committee by a 22-3 vote Friday afternoon approved a bill that calls for an open,
Read moreStafstrom Pushes Revitalization Zone Protections
From State Rep. Steve Staftsrom: Black Rock NRZ President Scott Burns and former president Joe Ianniello came to the Capitol today to testify in favor of
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