Hey, after that formidable defense of Chris Dodd by Marlys in the prior post I’ve concluded that Dodd’s Campaign Manager Jay Howser and Democratic State
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Mayor Vetoes Port Authority Ordinance, Plus: Calling All Candidates
5 p.m. update: Mayor Bill Finch has vetoed the City Council ordinance dissolving the Bridgeport Port Authority, joining Gov. Jodi Rell’s veto of state legislation that caused the city’s legislative body
Read moreCraps At The Capitol, Plus: Education Candidates
Yikes. What happens if the Connecticut Legislature doesn’t approve the two-year moratorium Mayor Bill Finch wants regarding the city’s investment share in the pension fund for uniformed services? I
Read moreRusso’s Education Plan, Win By Losing
Former Republican State Senator Rob Russo hasn’t gone away. In fact, he’s gearing up for even more involvement in the city. Russo told OIB over the
Read moreJodi, Say Hello To Our Little Friends
Will someone please send Jodi Rell an alarm clock so she can wipe the sleep from her eyes? She needs a wake-up call. Hopefully, one
Read moreHelp Me Spend The Moolah
I’m wondering (and that usually gets me in trouble) with Barack’s talk about pumping billions into infrastructure improvements to ignite the economy what shovel-ready projects
Read moreWhat, No Fight? Plus: Cops Approve Contract In Tight Vote
What a bunch of party poopers. I’m always disappointed when no brawls break out at the Monday Night Fights, aka City Council meeting. I mean
Read moreWhat A Load, Plus: Book Party And Finch’s First Year: What’s Your Grade?
Phil Kuchma, developer of Bijou Square downtown, is making a big stink over a proposed residential project in Monroe that could back up the city’s
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