Congressman Jim Himes will not be easy to knock off in 2010. The first-term Democrat will have several million to dump in his reelection effort and
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Can We All Get Along? Plus: Civil Service, And Saluting City Employees
Another week and still no realistic word on a state budget. Gotta wonder how this is impacting municipal budgets that rely on the state dough
Read moreNew Page For The Library, Plus: Dodd Ethics Decision
Weekend update: If you’re a fan of the Bridgeport Public Library (like me) you’re gonna love this. There’s a movement afoot led by library board
Read moreMaking Sense Of Master Plan, Plus: City’s Bond Rating Lowered, And We Love Raising Taxes
The city’s Master Plan of development has been a master migraine in recent weeks from issues involving public hearings to an enterprising community group (Committee
Read moreShould City Council Get Paid? Plus: McKinney’s Out, Russo Eyes Congressional Run
8:30 a.m. update: So, the other night I was subjected to sharing the stage with the irrepressible City Councilman Bob Troll Walsh on Rob Foley’s Bridgeport
Read moreThe Best Job For Finch
Today I announce my first official endorsement (why wait until the last minute). Bill Finch for Connecticut secretary of state! Why not? Birdie never aspired
Read moreGee, No It’s GOTV, Plus: They Don’t Call It Puppy Love, And How Long Is Dodd’s Nose?
6 p.m. update: Okay, I’ve got it all figured out now. I’m marching into Testo’s Restaurant to persuade Democratic Town Chair Mario Testa to put me on
Read moreYou’re On Your Own, Buddy
Hey, every man (and woman) for himself. Well, that will be the case for a number of candidates in upcoming City Council Democratic primaries. Example, incumbents in
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