She’s one of the most charismatic figures in state politics, highly desired at public events, her smile, wink and gravelly voiced Brooklyn enthusiasm a natural replacement
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Mattei Won’t Take Loot From Lobbyists
Bridgeport attorney Chris Mattei who earned his prosecutor’s stripes investigating public officials says he will not accept donations from lobbyists in his exploratory campaign for
Read moreWeighing Statewide Run, Ganim Ponders Political Options
Mayor Joe Ganim must wait for at least two months before learning if he may qualify for a public campaign grant should he seek a
Read moreCorruption Fighter Chris Mattei Eyes Run For Governor
He locked up John Rowland on campaign finance charges, prosecuted others for public corruption and went after Wall Street profiteers as a federal prosecutor, now
Read moreMalloy A Lame Duck? Or Free Bird?
If he completes his second term, Dan Malloy will be governor until January 2019. His announcement not to seek a third term has set off an
Read moreMalloy Won’t Seek Third Term, Here Come The Candidates
Dogged by state finances and poor approval ratings, Democratic Governor Dan Malloy announced on Thursday he will not seek another four-year term in 2018. This
Read moreMoore And Gomes Support A Third State Casino In East Windsor
Bridgeport State Senators Marilyn Moore and Ed Gomes assert if there’s going to be a third casino operation in Connecticut it should be managed by
Read moreHartford Courant Says No To Public Campaign Funds Underwriting Ganim’s Ambition
Joe Ganim persuaded enough Bridgeport voters to take him back in 2015. Now he’s reaching for a higher bar, convincing Connecticut voters to give him
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