Republican Gov. Jodi Rell and Democratic legislators thought they reached a compromise to revoke future pensions of public officials caught in scandalous acts, but Republican leaders don’t
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Speaker Kills Messenger, Plus: Council Passes Kuchma Tax Request, And Paoletto Says No
Talk about killing the messenger! Speaker of the House James Amann is not in a benevolent mood toward the city of his birth–Bridgeport–nor any Connecticut
Read moreKeeley: We’re On Our Own, And The Book Clubbing
Successful mayors build relationships: with the business community, with the city council, state legislature and the governor. They maintain those relationships even when they want
Read moreKiss Me, Baby! Plus: Earth To Mayor And Dodd’s House Call
Don’t ya just love blackmail photographs of politicians? Bushy kissing Joe Lieberman (or was it the other way around?), this one kissing that one. Yuck,
Read moreNo Taxes In Bridgeport! Plus: Syesha Mercado, Our Idol
Hey, did anyone see our own Syesha Mercado knock it out of the park tonight, singing If I Were Your Woman on American Idol? Yes, Syesha
Read moreFavorite Game In Town, Plus: Happy Bunny Rabbit
Hey all, happy bunny day. I’ll be around this weekend doing what I normally do–cooking! I’ll be checking in from time to time. See you
Read moreRob Russo’s Ride, Plus: Musical Chairs
State Senate-Elect Rob Russo, just off a huge win Tuesday night, will be sworn in Friday afternoon in Hartford by Republican Gov. Jodi Rell, breaking the
Read moreCrack Open The Juicy Stuff, Plus: Honey’s Home
Hi all: Welcome to the first post of our new site. I’m excited. Lots going on: Democratic party establishment getting its ass kicked by State Senator-elect Rob Russo, Mayor
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