Gaming monopolies are bad for taxpayers. It’s impossible for taxpayers to get the best deal without a competitive process showing all the financial cards. That’s
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Shakedown: State Party Directs Dem Candidates To Pay For Convention Costs
From Neil Vigdor, Hartford Courant: A Sunday memo obtained by The Courant estimated the convention’s overall cost at $120,000 and directed each gubernatorial candidate to
Read moreWait ‘Til Next Year, No Senate Gaming Vote For Casino Destination
With time running out in the state legislative session and support for passage in question, a vote for an open, competitive process for a commercial
Read moreEndorsements For Walker For Governor
Bridgeport resident Dave Walker, Republican candidate for governor, released a new set of endorsements on Tuesday. From the Walker campaign: In the final days before
Read moreKey Endorsements For Chris Mattei, Attorney General Candidate
Inching closer to respective party conventions for statewide offices, endorsements are lining up including key Dem party leaders on behalf of Bridgeport attorney Chris Mattei,
Read moreAs Dem Convention Approaches, Ganim Pitches Delegates
On May 19 about 2,000 delegates to the Democratic state party convention will gather in Hartford to endorse candidates for statewide office. Mayor Joe Ganim
Read moreIf You Itch To Switch Party Affiliation For Primary
From CT Secretary of the State Denise Merrill: Enrolled party members have only seven days left to transfer enrollment from one party to another in
Read moreState House Approves Gaming Bill, Advances To Senate
By a 77-73 margin on Friday the State House approved a bill that allows an open, competitive process for a commercial casino in Connecticut that
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