Hmmm. Maybe it’s time for OIB to gin up a video discussion series featuring Sapphire. Three Whiskey Patriots, Connecticut Republican State Chair J.R. Romano, “outrageous”
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Stafstrom, Frustrated By Doomsayers, Highlights State Progress
In an eblast to contituents, State Rep. Steve Stafstrom declares he’s “frustrated with the Connecticut doomsayers … as if they are rooting for Connecticut to
Read moreHarp Backs Ganim’s Clean-money Lawsuit
New Haven Mayor Toni Harp supports Mayor Joe Ganim’s effort to participate in the public-financing system for his 2018 run for governor. The State Elections
Read moreWhy The State’s A Hot Fiscal Mess (Cities Too)–Retirement Benefits
Wanna sobering appraisal of the broken state budget? Go to CT Mirror reporter Keith Phaneuf who’s marinated in state finances a long time. It’s instructive
Read moreSeeking Public Campaign Cash For Governor Run, Ganim Suing State Watchdog Group
A lobbyist convicted of bribing a state official would not be permanently prohibited from receiving public campaign funds, nor a convicted murderer, according to a
Read moreJoe, Mario Schmooze New Haven Pols On Harp Night
Tuesday night’s Democratic convention in New Haven where Mayor Toni Harp was endorsed by acclamation was mellow compared to Bridgeport’s mercurial affair the night before. One night
Read moreGanim: State Budget Crisis Hurts City
The state budget situation is a mess. The inability of Hartford lawmakers to pass a budget has impacted cities and towns across the state leading to
Read moreAttention Political Junkies: Capitol Report Premieres Sunday Channel 8
OIB friend Tom Dudchik, owner and editor of CTCapitolReport, kicks off his political insight show Sunday 10 a.m. on Channel 8. ‘Capitol Report’ will follow ‘This Week with George Stephanopoulos’
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