Elizabeth “Betty” Pfriem, Bridgeport’s philanthropic rose who carried herself with grace whether publisher of the Bridgeport Post-Telegram newspapers, the only female Barnum Festival ringmaster or
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Pension Bill Advances, But Questions Remain As Ganim Prepares City Budget
A week from submitting his budget proposal to the City Council, Mayor Joe Ganim is banking on legislative approval to allow municipalities to bond unfunded
Read moreMunicipal Agita, Malloy Wants To Create Fiscal Accountability Board
This will give some city leaders stomach cramps. Governor Dan Malloy proposed on Thursday the creation of a Municipal Accountability Review Board so that “the state
Read moreWalker: Keeping Score Of Debt Key Solution For Federal Government
Bridgeport resident David Walker, former U.S. Comptroller General, writes in a commentary that also appears in the Washington Times that “The federal government’s ultimate fiscal
Read moreBudget-stressed City Seeks Financial Guidance
Mayor Joe Ganim is implementing a suggestion by State Rep. Steve Stafstrom to create a financial task force to serve as an adviser for long-term fiscal
Read moreMoore, Walker Featured Speakers At Fiscal Forum
State Senator Marilyn Moore and David Walker, former U.S. comptroller general, are scheduled to speak. 0
Read moreHammers Supports Property Tax Cap, Financial Oversight Board For City
Republican State Senate candidate Elaine Hammers announced on Thursday if elected she will introduce legislation requiring municipalities to adhere to a property tax cap. She
Read moreThe Crowd Roars For Tax Relief At City Council Meeting–Will It Matter?
Another cranky crowd–mostly from the highly taxed Black Rock neighborhood–packed City Council Chambers Monday night, four weeks after venting about tax increases, to once again
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