It’s a good news, bad news scenario. In the short term it appears Bridgeport will receive an infusion of cash to plug into its budget
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Lamont Budget Boosts Municipal Aid, Provides Revenue Share From Pot Tax
From Keith Phaneuf, CT Mirror Gov. Ned Lamont will propose a lean, $46 billion, two-year budget Wednesday that relies heavily on federal aid and state
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Early Data: People Needing Vaccinations Most Not Receiving Them
Vaccination information flow, access, website glitches, transportation, skepticism. A disproportionate number of white people are being vaccinated for Covid and in some cases the wealthy
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Senator Moore Praises $40 Million Covid Relief For Bridgeport Schools
From Jacqueline Rabe Thomas, CT Mirror: Schools district officials throughout Connecticut were informed Friday how the state plans to divvy up the bulk of the
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State Rep. Stafstrom: How About Consolidating State Courthouses To Save Money?
Social distancing: Rep. Craig Fishbein, left, and Rep. Steve Stafstrom debate a judicial reappointment in a House largely emptied due to the COVID-19. MARK PAZNIOKAS :
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State Senate Leader Proposes Extra Tax On High-End Homes To Finance Poor Cities
Senate leader Martin Looney says the way to provide tax relief to needy cities is an extra assessment on wealthy homes, a proposal Governor Ned
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Zoom And Room To Mark Legislative Session, Opening Day Wednesday
From Mark Pazniokas, CT Mirror The Connecticut General Assembly will begin its 2021 session Wednesday outside a state Capitol still closed to the public due
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Forum Examines Connecticut’s “Racist And Classist” Education Funding Formula–Property Tax Reform A Solution
Forget the studies and task forces about equitable public school funding. We don’t need them to tell us what we already know, says Iona Smith Nze,
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