For a company cynics assert is just here for show, MGM Resorts is spending mightily to build public support for a proposed $675 million waterfront resort
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Wheels Turn In Casino Positioning
A public hearing regarding a request for proposals for a commercial gaming facility is scheduled for March 8 in Hartford as the plot thickens for an open
Read moreGubernatorial Candidates Take Notice–Transform Cities Into Economic Drivers
If you want to resuscitate Connecticut’s economy, the way to get there is through cities, according to Bridgeport economic policy wonk Jeff Kohut. He writes,
Read moreOIB Poll: Open Casino Process Or Gaming Monopoly?
A Lot Of Gas Blowing Over South End Power Plant Conversion
UPDATE: The City Council members who represent the district, Denese Taylor-Moye and Jack Banta, were instrumental in setting up PSEG’s presentation to the City Council. “We
Read moreIn New Haven, Labor Backs MGM’s Bridgeport Casino Proposal
From Christopher Peak, New Haven Independent: New Haven’s labor unions flexed their political muscle to back MGM Resorts’s proposed casino in Bridgeport, as a showdown
Read moreCity Lawmakers: Inspirit Craft Distilleries On Par With Beer And Wine
The craft brewery industry, thanks to state legislation, has enjoyed meteoric growth in Connecticut joining state wineries as major consumer destinations. Bridgeport’s East Side is home to
Read moreBridgeport Casino Bill Calls For Competitive Process
As the Connecticut legislature enters a new session, one of the headliner issues is competition for a commercial casino in Bridgeport. From Dan Haar, CT
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