5 p.m. update: If you saw a throng hanging out this afternoon at the commuter lot on Jefferson Street, the artery that runs along the
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Jim Himes Visits Pol Pod, Plus: Hanging Out At Épernay And Waiting For Moses
Congressman Jim Himes touched base with OIB on Friday to chat about a variety of subjects including Joe Biden’s campaign visit for him on Monday, stimulus spending,
Read moreThe Real Deal On Regional Cooperation, Plus: The Carmen Watch, And Gag Me With An Invite
I love it when area officials get together to pound podiums about the state’s tax structure and froth about regional cooperation. That’s what happened Thursday
Read moreLauretti’s Water Torture, Plus: Gag Order, Peck Flex, And Bridgeport’s Uninsured
Okay, give me a show of hands … who among you knows FBI Special Agent Chris Halpin? I do, I do, I do! That would
Read moreRusso: No Rubber Stamps, Plus: Trolling For Topics, And Mayor’s State Of The City
1 p.m. update: Former Republican State Senator Rob Russo officially declared his candidacy for U.S. Representative calling Democrat Jim Himes a rubber stamp for Speaker
Read moreCarmen’s FOI Complaint, And A Taste of Honey
4 p.m. update: Why do I get the feeling Carmen Lopez isn’t going away any time soon? The retired superior court judge from Black Rock has filed
Read moreTransparency … What Transparency? Plus: The GOP Versus Dodd
Okay, now we’re talking. Retired Superior Court Judge Carmen Lopez is taking an interest in the case of the Bridgeport Civil Service Commission canning of
Read moreRamos On The Run, School Attendance, Jodi’s Port Plan, Another GOP Candidate, And Mary Travers
Stubbornness can be a tricky thing for a person in a powerful position. Depends if you’re on the side of the angels. Superintendent of Schools
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