From State Senator Herron Gaston: As a pastor, a person devoted to civil rights, and someone who has been steeped in the movement, I believe
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City Councilwoman Martinez Submits Resolution To Combat Homelessness
Last week State Rep. Antonio Felipe, House chair of the Housing Committee and City Councilwoman Eneida Martinez were among city officials who joined advocates at
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As CT Renters Rally For Eviction Reform, Lawmakers Make A Change
By Ginny Monk, CT Mirror February 17, 2026 Renters rallied in Hartford on Tuesday in favor of eviction reform and lawmakers who spoke at the
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Remembering Jesse Jackson And His March Against The East End’s Mount Trashmore With Ganim And Newton
As a candidate for mayor in 1991, Joe Ganim promised to clean up the mountainous demolition-debris disgrace Mount Trashmore in the East End that wreaked
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What Is A Renter’s Tax Credit? A Key Affordability Issue In Current Session Of General Assembly
Among the policies under review in the current session of the General Assembly is passage of a law that creates a renter’s tax credit for
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Daily Capitol Rundown 2/17/26
Committee Meetings & Public Hearings 9:30 a.m. – Aging Committee Meeting Bills for Review: AAC Cost of Living Adjustments to Long-Term Care Facility Residents’ Personal
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Ace Holleran: Yeah, I’m From Bridgeport—What Of It? Got Somethin’ To Say?
Nearly 40 years ago, on the cusp of age 30, I came up with the forced-literature idea of starting my own community weekly newspaper. With
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Black History Month Salute: The Merchant Martini And The Man Who Created it–Trailblazer John Merchant
John Merchant was a blast to be around. Thoughtful, engaging, funny, self-deprecating, complemented by unrestrained laughter. He had a generosity for walking you through Bridgeport
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