From Connecticut Brewers Guild: Today, as Connecticut’s state legislative session nears its end; the Connecticut Brewers Guild launched a video and petition urging state lawmakers to pass legislation that
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Category: State Politics
With Sale Of Waterfront Home, Walker Poised To Leave Black Rock
Talk about a financial haircut. The Black Rock waterfront home that 2018 gubernatorial candidate David Walker purchased in 2009 for $1,550,000 has sold for about one
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Will The Tribes Propose A Bridgeport Gaming Destination?
The gaming machinations continue in Connecticut just not as high profile the past two legislative sessions when MGM Resorts made a huge splash with its
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As Toll Clock Winds Down, Here Comes The Special Session
From Ken Dixon, CT Post: The clock will run out on the General Assembly in a couple weeks without a deal on highway tolls, sending
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Paging Sonny Corleone: Republicans Bash Bridgeport Pols For Train-Station-For-Tolls Lobbying
Holy toll booth, Republicans never earmarked votes for specific projects? An offer they couldn’t refuse? Members of Bridgeport’s legislative delegation want toll revenues, if approved
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The Budget, Legislative Session And Mayoral Race Machinations
Monday is the deadline for Mayor Joe Ganim to veto alterations the City Council made to his proposed budget that adds $1.3 million more to
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Bradley Applauds State Senate Vote Restricting Cooperation With Federal ICE
The federal government, particularly the immigration policies of Donald Trump, is pushing one way. Connecticut state government is pushing back. Early Wednesday morning the State
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Mayor Lauretti: Competitive Casino Bidding Process Is Vital For Bridgeport And Connecticut
Commentary From Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti: In 1991 when casino gambling came to Connecticut and Bridgeport was in contention, I did not support the idea.
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