When the city fire marshal shows up, you know it’s a huge crowd. An estimated 500 people jammed Bridgeport City Council chambers Wednesday night vehemently
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Compromise On Ethics Bill Blows Up, Plus: The Politics Of The Budget
Republican Gov. Jodi Rell and Democratic legislators thought they reached a compromise to revoke future pensions of public officials caught in scandalous acts, but Republican leaders don’t
Read moreSpeaker Kills Messenger, Plus: Council Passes Kuchma Tax Request, And Paoletto Says No
Talk about killing the messenger! Speaker of the House James Amann is not in a benevolent mood toward the city of his birth–Bridgeport–nor any Connecticut
Read moreWhat Would You Cut? Plus: Mitch The Switch, And Finch On Business And Brownfields
I was away for a few days to attend a wedding in New Hampshire. The climate is different up there. I’m ready to hit golf
Read moreLet’s Throw A Party
So, the Clintons reported that they have earned more than $100 million since leaving the White House. What are we doing wrong? Let’s write some
Read moreMud Slides, Plus: How’s Your Health?
Decisions. Decisions. Several Bridgeport City Council members have more on their plate than examining Mayor Bill Finch’s proposed budget that starts July 1. Along with
Read moreKeeley: We’re On Our Own, And The Book Clubbing
Successful mayors build relationships: with the business community, with the city council, state legislature and the governor. They maintain those relationships even when they want
Read moreA Bruising Budget, Plus: Begging Joe McGee And CT Economic News
The mayor who promised a $600 tax cut when he was a candidate for office has decided to raise his taxes (and yours) $600. How
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