The last days of the state legislative session that ends Wednesday will be a gigantic swirl of negotiation, jawboning and language crafting in pursuit of
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Category: Development and Zoning
Salute! Head Of Steam For State Craft Beer Industry
News release from Connecticut Craft Brewers Guild: Today, the Connecticut House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly (140-5) in favor of pro-jobs, pro-craft beer bill (S.B. 647),
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Will City, State, Tribes Negotiate Gaming Deal?
From Emilie Munson, CT Post: The city of Bridgeport and Connecticut’s two Native American tribes are close to a deal that would deliver a casino
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Let’s Eat: Boca Oyster Bar–Mouth Of The Harbor–Cracks Open In Redevelopment Area
Former Republican State Senator Rob Russo looked upon roughly 300 people Wednesday night at the opening of the Boca Oyster Bar, a waterfront pearl at
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Where’s The Beef? For Ganim It’s Big Bucks Campaign Fundraiser At Joseph’s Steakhouse
Joseph’s Steakhouse which packs in patrons Downtown even on weeknights is famous for its prime dry aged beef. Thursday night Mayor Joe Ganim showed no signs
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Will The Tribes Propose A Bridgeport Gaming Destination?
The gaming machinations continue in Connecticut just not as high profile the past two legislative sessions when MGM Resorts made a huge splash with its
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As Toll Clock Winds Down, Here Comes The Special Session
From Ken Dixon, CT Post: The clock will run out on the General Assembly in a couple weeks without a deal on highway tolls, sending
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Paging Sonny Corleone: Republicans Bash Bridgeport Pols For Train-Station-For-Tolls Lobbying
Holy toll booth, Republicans never earmarked votes for specific projects? An offer they couldn’t refuse? Members of Bridgeport’s legislative delegation want toll revenues, if approved
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