If you’re a state political operative strutting into the Madison Avenue restaurant of Democratic Town Chairman Mario Testa, or even his pizzeria near the Brooklawn
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Sports Betting Joins Casinos And Tolls As Potential Revenue Enhancers
While most of the attention for expanding revenue in the state has centered on casinos and tolls, the legislative committee that cleared the first hurdle
Read moreGanim’s Campaign Performance–“Lack Of Diversity” At Democratic Party Forums For Governor
Balletto in Italian means ballet. Mayor Joe Ganim’s trying to land a campaign toehold in a letter to Nick Balletto, chair of the Connecticut Democratic
Read moreLauretti Supports Competitive Casino Process–‘Competition Drives Innovation’
Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti, Republican candidate for governor, testified on Friday before the legislature’s Public Safety Committee in support of a bill for an open,
Read moreVermont Enters State Senate Race
Former Greater Bridgeport NAACP leader Carolyn Vermont has joined Aaron Turner and Dennis Bradley as State Senate candidates vying to fill the seat of a
Read moreParent: What Would You Do If Your Child Lacked Access To A Good School?
Claudia Phillips, a supporter of charter schools, made her pitch to state legislators recently about funding inequities. In this commentary she declares, “For those who
Read moreRevamped Casino Resort Bill Passes Key Legislative Committee
What appeared dead is still alive. The state legislature’s Public Safety Committee by a 22-3 vote Friday afternoon approved a bill that calls for an open,
Read moreRigged–Senator Larson Throws Another Back-Room Hissy Fit To Kill The Casino Bill–Gomes: They Treat Bridgeport Like Shit
Update: Casino bill on agenda. On Thursday a stream of testimony came before the legislature’s Public Safety Committee urging an open, competitive process to select
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