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Category: News and Events
Zoners Recognize Zen Quality Of Cannabis For Business
Cannabis is big business, a new retail venture that is projected to infuse the city budget with more than $1 million annually from a three
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Federal Judge Dismisses Discrimination Claim Over Police Chief Hire
From Dan Tepfer, CT Post: A federal judge has thrown out the discrimination lawsuit against the city by a recently retired police captain who claimed he
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Awaiting Trial With Bradley, Problems Mount For Jessica Martinez
You wonder when former Board of Education chair Jessica Martinez hits bottom, or recognizes it before it’s too late. Domestic violence encounters, drug issues, federal
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Bradley Pitches Reelection And A Punch To Go The Distance
Winning is relative in boxing and politics. Rocky Balboa just wanted to go the distance with Apollo Creed. For Balboa that’s all he needed for
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Stephanie Thomas: What I’ll Do To Protect Voter Integrity
State Rep. Stephanie Thomas, the Democratic-endorsed candidate for Connecticut secretary of the state, shares this commentary on what she’ll do as chief election official. Our
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Maritza Bond Qualifies For Public Funds In Challenge Of Stephanie Thomas For State Election Chief
The State Elections Enforcement Commission has approved a public grant of nearly $500,000 for former Bridgeport Health Director Maritza Bond who’s taking on party-endorsed Stephanie
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Brown For State Rep., Gaston For State Senate Campaign Mailers Make Introductions To Dem Voters
Campaign pieces are hitting mailboxes across the city with two high-profile legislative primary races on August 9. City Councilman Marcus Brown is the endorsed Democrat
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