Quick, you wanna be a delegate to the state Democratic Party convention in May? Better call Dem Party Chair Mario Testa. On Wednesday the Democratic
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Is It Health Reform Or Deform? Plus: Bridgeport Day In Hartford
The landmark health care bill has passed. It’s historic. But will it be a historic burden? Now what? It means more government and a victory for Barack.
Read moreMusto Dodges Bullet, Plus: P.T. Fire Report
Saturday Update: I’m thinking the pol who dodged a bullet this week more than any other–following Jodi’s Jail reversal–is State Senator Anthony Musto. Anthony was
Read moreThe Jail Bail, Plus: Botti’s Fat Mouth
Who gets the credit for vanquishing Jodi’s Jail? State Rep. Chris Caruso who led the initial opposition? Mayor Bill Finch who joined in when the
Read moreLove Is In The Air, Acclaim For Mario, Plus: Shays On Sohn Plea, And Meet David Walker
Weekend Update: Can you believe it? Mario Testa was reelected by acclamation by the 90-member Democratic Town Committee Thursday night. No opposition. No screaming. No food
Read moreAB Heaven, Plus: How Grand Is Your List? And Himes Donates Rangel Bucks To His Peeps
Vote totals were close, but absentee ballots made a difference in the 137th Democratic Town Committee primary. Winners: Vidal Agosto, Manny Ayala, James Brown, Brigida Diaz, Brendaliz
Read moreAre You On The Top 100 List? Plus: Council Approves New Test Fees
Always fun to examine the list of top 100 city employee wage earners. As usual Board of Education employees lead the pack from 2009 fronted by Superintendent
Read moreBOE Bucks And Pissy Pols
Last year the Board of Education gave back $4 million to help ease the city’s deficit pain. Don’t expect that to happen again. In fact, the BOE
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