UPDATE: Unable to achieve concessions from municipal unions, Mayor Joe Ganim announced a new round of layoffs on Friday impacting about two dozen city employees. The Ganim
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Plug In A Number, Figure Out The Rest, Ganim’s Challenge With Unions
When Mayor Joe Ganim and city bean counters crafted a budget in the spring that was eventually approved by the City Council for the spending
Read moreWhat’s In Your Tax Bill? Do The Dollars Make Sense?
Tax bills for real estate and motor vehicles have started hitting mailboxes to finance the municipal budget year starting July 1. Are you beaming or
Read moreEd Gomes Primary Ballot Access In Jeopardy, Legal Battle Looms
A paperwork gaffe has placed in jeopardy State Senator Ed Gomes’ ballot spot for the August 9 Democratic primary against party endorsed Dennis Bradley, chairman
Read moreReliving Democratic Convention Craziness With Mario And Joe–Plus: Testa Fight Tape
When Democrats converge on Philadelphia next month to officially nominate Hillary Clinton for president, two old buds will be shoulder to shoulder as delegates, Democratic Town
Read moreFinch To Lead New York State Thruway Authority
From Neil Vigdor, CT Post: Finch will serve as the agency’s acting executive director until he is confirmed by the state Senate or 60 days
Read moreGanim Launches Second Chance Initiative For Ex-offenders
Mayor Joe Ganim on Friday was joined by city and state lawmakers, business leaders and local nonprofits to announce a Second Chance Society initiative aimed
Read moreSpain Takes Aim At McCarthy, ‘Political Tom-foolery’
If you want someone going door-to-door on behalf of a candidate for public office, Black Rock’s Pete Spain gets right to the point as he
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