City resident Tom Kelly, a long-time student of the gaming industry, argues in a commentary that what MGM International proposes economically for the state’s largest
Read moreCategory: State Politics
Budget Mess Response–Education Association Sues Malloy For Violating State Law
No state budget equals suffering for cities, towns and school districts. As a result the Connecticut Education Association that represent school teachers is seeking an injunction
Read moreWho Wants To Challenge David Walker In Pickleball?
Who says David Walker doesn’t know how to have fun? A day in Port Jefferson, a game of pickleball, beef at Joseph’s Steakhouse Downtown, reading
Read moreLauretti, Parade, Marines, Free Concerts Highlight Columbus Weekend Events
Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti, also a Republican candidate for governor in 2018, is this year’s grand marshal for the Columbus Day Parade Oct. 8th. Two
Read moreMalloy Vetoes “Gimmick” Republican Budget
Governor Dan Malloy on Thursday vetoed a state budget advanced by Republicans with some crossover support by a handful of Democrats that the governor declares
Read moreCity School Leaders Sweat Out State Budget Fiasco
The state that funds most city school expenses has no budget. Meanwhile, school officials have operated on city-budgeted cash to stay afloat. But that dough
Read moreHeady Idea–Politics And Pints The New Chug Of Discussion
Connecticut’s brew pubs have become the new town meeting centers. Bridgeport has its Brewport and others, Stratford has its Two Roads and others. Monday night
Read moreGanim: Among The Field, I Have Best Track Record To Be Governor
Mayor Joe Ganim on Sunday joined the News 8 CT Capitol Report panel, hosted by Tom Dudchik, to discuss the MGM casino proposal and the
Read more