Link to video here Talk about the epitome of political schizophrenia. City Councilwoman Maria Pereria, who once called State Senator Dennis Bradley “unethical, dishonest and
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Category: City Politics
With Candidate Slates Officially Set, Absentee Ballots Available
Ballots are set in August 9 primaries for respective major parties with absentee ballots looming large. Democrats statewide will vote in two constitutional office races.
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Bridgeport Now PAC Targets Ganim’s Defeat–Is Money Wired For John Gomes?
For Raul Laffitte it may be Bridgeport Now or never. The long-time city political operative and ex Board of Education transportation chief has formed a
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Ballot Access Denied–Judge Rules In Favor Of Democratic Registrar For Disqualifying Signatures Of State Senate Candidate Juliemar Ortiz
Superior Court Judge Thomas Welch on Wednesday ruled that Democratic Registrar of Voters Patricia Howard was correct to invalidate a number of petition signatures of
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The Bradley-Gaston State Senate Money Battle–Ganim Banks Bucks For 2023 Reelection
State Senator Dennis Bradley has raised roughly $45,000 with approximately $20,000 on hand in his quest to win the August 9 Democratic primary against party-endorsed
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Jack-In-The-Box–State Rep Hennessy Mum On Vaccine Questions
On June 30, OIB emailed questions to State Rep. Jack Hennessy to clarify his position on vaccines and fractured relationship with Speaker of the House
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Faith Leaders Endorse Gaston For State Senate
A contingent of ministers including State Rep. Charlie Stallworth and City Councilwoman Mary McBride-Lee gathered at the East End church of Stallworth on Monday to
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School Board Chair Weldon Strips Sokolovic From Committee Positions Over Emails
They’ve gone at it for years, be it at school board meetings or on the campaign trail, and now it’s reached another boiling point. Board
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