Is Mayor Bill Finch gearing up for battle against the foundation of Civil Service? Sure sounds that way. Hizzoner is growing increasingly frustrated by a
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Sizing Up Tight Shays-Himes Race, Plus: Are You Registered?
Two weeks left until November Neurosis, and the race between Republican Congressman Christopher Shays and Democratic opponent Jim Himes is close. Shays picked up the
Read morePizza And Politicians
I spent Sunday’s spectacular afternoon chewing Julian’s fantastico brick-oven pie on Madison Avenue and leaning against the street sign at Madison and Capitol cheering marchers
Read moreParading Pols, Plus: Supreme Court Ruling, Norwood’s 911, And ACORN Complaint Update
Okay, everyone, this is your chance to throw cannoli at your favorite politician. I’m looking forward to Sunday’s Columbus Day parade, sponsored by the Council
Read moreHey, We Have An Election, Plus: Bridgeport Leads State Registration
Can you believe it’s October 1? Time to take a quick inventory of two key local races. The November election almost seems like a sidebar
Read moreExamining The Layoff List, Plus: The Debate, Paul Newman And Blackmail Photos
When I look at the layoff list of city employees Mayor Bill Finch released on Thursday I see several with a long history of service to
Read moreAnyone Know How To Play This Game? Plus: Layoff List
UPDATE: Bob from BePo has posted the layoff list of city employees the city released today. See his post below. Thanks Bob. (You’re right. It
Read moreFinch To Prune Police To Close Budget Gap, Plus: Shays Hits Executive Pay
I do not recall in my 30 years covering the city, a mayor eliminating cops from the workforce, but that’s what Mayor Bill Finch announced
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