Bridgeport resident David Walker is on a mission–to some a mission impossible–to deliver national fiscal reform. The former Comptroller General of the United States is
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Vibes City Council Freebie Update, Plus: Campaigns Go Toxic
Following up on the commentary about Gathering of the Vibes organizers offering City Council members free VIP packages worth $420 each, and also the same package
Read moreQ Poll: Dem Race Tightens, Plus: New Chop To Ferry Fight, Punch For Punch
Afternoon Update: More On Ferry Fight Today’s Q Poll shows a tightening primary race between Democrats Ned Lamont and Dan Malloy. Republican Tom Foley still has
Read moreCan Someone Figure Out The Ferry Fight? Plus: Himes’ Pelosi Peel
The city has a transportation jewel, the Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Steamboat Company terminal downtown. Some one million travelers each year traffic the city’s ferry
Read moreBrown Bag With Bill, Plus: March With Jimmy, And Demagogue Hatchet Man
Hey, want to have lunch with Mayor Bill Finch? You have an open invitation starting June 2. He’s looking for ideas, suggestions, thoughts, brainstorms. Here’s
Read moreIt’s Gonna Get Nasty, Plus: Mr. Greed Philip Sherringham, And Russo’s Repeal Pledge
Did some poking around the past few days about finances of the Board of Education and it’s not pretty. It may be a few weeks but
Read moreBOE Fights, GE Demo, Health Benefits And UB Donation
Former City Councilman Tom Mulligan had the perfect description for City Council meetings: The Monday Night Fights. I’m thinking the best fights are now during
Read moreIs 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.
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