The following item is expected to be acted on by the City Council’s Budget and Appropriations Committee Monday night: Communication from Finance Department re Approval of General Obligation
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Newsroom Editing, SuBy’s Body Slam, Big Budget Week
Lots of trepidation in the Connecticut Post newsroom. On Friday the paper cut loose Business Editor Pam Dawkins, reporter Aaron Leo and tech editor Todd
Read moreWe’re Rich, We’re Poor, We’re Rich, We’re Poor, Plus: Weekend Stuff
This nugget was released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Commerce: PER CAPITA PERSONAL INCOME In 2007 Fairfield County had a per capita personal income (PCPI)
Read moreLegislative Genuflecting, Plus: Play Ball With The Fish
The Connecticut Legislature Wednesday night passed the gay marriage bill that essentially codifies the State Supreme Court’s 2008 ruling into law (just in case there
Read moreSlots In Every Tavern, Plus: Bridgeport Rescue Mission
My friend Ken Dixon penned this in the Connecticut Post: HARTFORD — Lawmakers argued over the state’s power to regulate smoking in Connecticut’s tribal casinos
Read moreAmann’s Boomerang Factor
Former Speaker of the House Jim Amann says were he in Stamford Mayor Dan Malloy’s shoes–a 21-year-old son with an assortment of legal troubles–that he’d drop out of the
Read moreFishing For The Good Stuff
Today is the St. Patrick’s Day of the inland fishing season: lots of amateurs hanging out around watering holes. Why do I hate fishing on
Read moreAre You Ripped About Taxes? Plus: Meet The Mayor, Saluting Jeter, And My Tie
Hey, did you all pay Uncle Sam on Wednesday? Hopefully, some of you received a refund, glory knows our favorite uncle takes enough from us. Shoot,
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