Dennis Murphy, former chief administrative officer for the city, has been appointed deputy commissioner of the Department of Labor by Governor Dannel Malloy. Murphy is
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Frightening: Malloy’s Budget Impact
When a governor says spending cuts will take priority over tax hikes, municipal chief executives say pass the whiskey bottle. Governor Malloy, for now at least, is
Read moreSprinkle, Sprinkle City Budget
Fairy dust. Artificial numbers. Sleight of hand. Phony declarations. Dubious accounting. Ah, it’s a mayoral election year, and the first order of hocus pocus is
Read moreThe Budget Hangover: Sober After Suds
Wednesday brings a new governor and a new General Assembly. Reality is waking up after a $175-a-head inaugural ball and staring down a $3 billion
Read moreLet’s Reminisce About The Future
Here’s to a kickin’ and healthy 2011. Oh, the January thaw comes soon and with it a mayoral cycle, baby! Where did the time go
Read more2010 Top Stories, What Say You?
What’s on your list of top Bridgeport stories? In June, a tornado struck buildings on the East Side and downtown including heavy damage to the
Read moreHo, Ho, Ho; I Am Santa Claws!
Okay, time for the annual OIB gift-giving season with plenty of stocking-stuffed sarcasm. What, ya think Santa wouldn’t arrive in time to adorn our favorite
Read moreI Saw MOM Kissing Santa Claus, Sizing Up Finch, Caruso, Foster
What’s under your tree this weekend? A mayoral candidate of your choice? Lots of pols local and statewide wondering how the 2011 mayoral race shakes out.
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