UPDATE: State Rep. Jack Hennessy’s bill, though courageous to reformers who seek state law enforcing the Bridgeport City Charter’s prohibition on city employees sitting on
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Hennessy Steps Up Effort To Ban City Employees From Serving On City Council–Will Legislative Peers Follow?
UPDATE, Public Hearing: State Rep. Jack Hennessy’s campaign to prohibit city employees from serving on the Bridgeport City Council features a Facebook page in support
Read moreThe Legislative Session Starts–Will Bridgeport Pols Bring Home The Bacon?
The city’s eight-member legislative delegation will receive the oath office on Wednesday including Andres Ayala as the new state senator for Connecticut’s 23rd District and
Read moreWill Bridgeport’s Legislative Delegation Have Any Juice With Sharkey’s Machine? Slots On The Agenda?
Nothing like a state budget gap to throw cold water on the holiday season. Outgoing Speaker of the House Chris Donovan and incoming Speaker Brendan
Read moreThe Legal Flood Over A Water Bill
It’s not the first time it has happened nor the last, but Anthony Pizighelli, the Republican candidate for Connecticut’s 126th State House seat, wants the
Read moreWhen Legislators Have Juice And A United Agenda Things Get Done
For decades Bridgeport has trailed Hartford and New Haven in state money invested for a variety of project improvements. Some of it is due to
Read moreThe Battle For Control Of Schools
On Nov. 6, city voters will decide if they want to allow Mayor Bill Finch to appoint school board members or continue the current process
Read moreFunds Approved For Flood Control
From State Rep. Jack Hennessy: OX BROOK FLOOD CONTROL FUNDS RELEASED BY STATE BOND COMMISSION State Representative Jack Hennessy (D-Bridgeport) announced the approval and release
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