The news coming out of Hartford Superior Court the other day wasn’t all bad for former State Senator Ernie Newton. The judge hearing the state
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It’s Official, Malloy Says He’s In
Democratic Governor Dan Malloy quietly on Friday officially announced he’s seeking another four-year term. Not exactly a revelation. Malloy has been publicly coy about another
Read moreNewton Awaits Possible Trial Date, Will Likely Seek State House Seat
Superior Court Judge Joan Alexander on Thursday rejected Ernie Newton’s court motion to dismiss criminal campaign finance charges stemming from his 2012 State Senate race,
Read moreShays Back Home In Walker’s House For Fundraiser
Update: comment from Shays. They have lived in the same house, they sometimes are physically confused for the other, and both are Republicans. So why
Read moreFinch And Harp, Who Has Mayoral Juice In Hartford?
The other day Mayor Bill Finch urged the state legislature’s Appropriations Committee to free up more state aid to help keep down local property taxes,
Read moreFardy: State Must Fly New Pilot
OIB commentator Andy Fardy is tired of the growing presence of nonprofits in the city without the state fully funding payments in lieu of taxes.
Read moreMario Testa’s Political Juggling Act
Mario Testa has received two more years as Democratic Town Chairman. Now what? Time to size up the 2014 governor’s cycle with an eye toward
Read moreRoach Bows Out Of Testa Challenge For Democratic Party Leadership
The battle of the barkeepers will not happen. Black Rock District Leader Danny Roach says he will not challenge Mario Testa for party leadership, setting
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