As we segue into podcasting peculiarity, OIB begins a new feature later this week: Pol Pod, interviews with city decision makers that you can listen
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Fast Eddie’s Protest
Have you been following the protests of Fast Eddie Perez against The Hartford Courant as a result of uncivil comments posted on the website of
Read moreThe Public Finance Scam, Plus: What’s With Fig?
Barack Obama’s rejection of the federal public finance system sets up an interesting question for candidates running for state office. Should they opt in or
Read morePain In The Pump, Plus: CT Post Patting (Good Grief)
So, I’m at the recycling center on Saturday when I run into a friend. “I’m quitting my job,” he says. “Why would you do a
Read moreMud Wrestling At Pleasure Beach, Plus: LaBarca Finds A Home
Everyone wants to bring the pleasure back to Pleasure Beach, and it seemed like pols were tripping over each other Thursday, during an election cycle,
Read moreThe Skinny At Captain’s Cove: The Three Amigos Hold Court
I’m a little late getting started today. You know how parties can take on a life of their own. We had quite the eclectic crew
Read moreBudget Warriors, Party Time And I’ve Got Gas!
Well, it was as hot as a branding iron last night at the City Council. Tom Mulligan, former council member, dubbed the meetings the Monday
Read moreThe Knot Of Layoff Notices, Plus: Voter Reg Surge
Receiving a layoff notice sucks, and it’s especially crushing when Mayor Bill Finch could have been pragmatic presenting his first budget to the City Council
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