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Revamped Casino Resort Bill Passes Key Legislative Committee
What appeared dead is still alive. The state legislature’s Public Safety Committee by a 22-3 vote Friday afternoon approved a bill that calls for an open,
Read moreGreat Caesar’s Ghost! Two More Years For Testa–Will Chairman Cut Desperate Delegate Deal With AG Candidate Tong Whose Treasurer Is Casino Bill Killer?
Testa in Italian means head. Thursday night, at his Madison Avenue restaurant, Mario Testa received the votes by acclamation (less one) to once again head
Read moreStafstrom Pushes Revitalization Zone Protections
From State Rep. Steve Staftsrom: Black Rock NRZ President Scott Burns and former president Joe Ianniello came to the Capitol today to testify in favor of
Read more“Jobs, Jobs, Jobs”–Union Workers Rally MGM Gaming Proposal
Roaring like a grappler who has one last fight in him, Bridgeport’s just-turned 82-year-old political and labor warrior State Senator Ed Gomes stepped on the
Read moreWheels Turn In Casino Positioning
A public hearing regarding a request for proposals for a commercial gaming facility is scheduled for March 8 in Hartford as the plot thickens for an open
Read moreThese Guys Know All About Wild Nights–Bad Slugs Rock
This sure beats political karaoke. Mike DeSalvo, lead guitar; Ken Dixon, electric mandolin, guitar, vocals; Ralph Hohman, vocals, guitar; Pat Quinn, drums; John Alcott,
Read moreCop Cleared In Jayson Negron Death
From State’s Attorney Maureen Platt: “Jayson Negron died tragically on May 9, 2017, after being shot by Officer James Boulay. However, in light of the
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