Hennessy rallies in Hartford against vaccines. Image from his government web page On March 16, 2020, as Covid-19 exploded onto the scene in Connecticut forcing
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‘Treated As An Orphan’–Newton, Bradley Pan Legislative Tax Cuts At City Expense
The “historic” tax cut trumpeted by most Democrats in the state legislature is receiving a resounding sour note from City Councilman Ernie Newton and State
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In An Election Year Flush With Cash Does State Reserve Or Spend?
Every occupant of state elective office will be on the ballot this year, from the governor and other constitutional positions to all members of the
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Klarides Pivots To U.S. Senate Race Against Blumenthal
Connecticut Republicans now enjoy pep in their political steps following the announcement from former GOP House Leader Themis Klarides she’ll challenge incumbent Democrat Richard Blumenthal
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Natalie Braswell Appointed State Comptroller To Replace Ailing Kevin Lembo
From Mark Pazniokas, CT Mirror: Natalie Braswell, a former high-ranking official in the office of the comptroller, is Gov. Ned Lamont’s choice to complete the
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Mega Pot Of State Money Awaits Municipalities For Development Projects
Cities such as Bridgeport can leverage a state resource fund of $175 million for revitalization projects starting next July. From CT Mirror: Top state lawmakers
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In State Aid Jackpot Bridgeport Does Better, But Lags New Haven and Hartford–Paging Senators Bradley And Moore
The good news for Bridgeport in the budget just approved by the state legislature: nearly $11 million extra for payments in lieu of taxes, the
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Mail-In Voting Rescued Senator Moore’s 2020 Primary Campaign, Will Puritanical State Expand Ballot Access?
Forward-thinking Connecticut, for all its health care advancements, institutions of higher learning, leading the country in COVID vaccination percentage; embraces the most restrictive voting laws
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