We don’t often do this on OIB, stray from pure local news, but in light of the international implications of Donald Trump’s executive order that
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Rally To Protest Trump Order
News release from human rights organizations: Join us on Monday, 5-7 p.m., January 30th at the McLevy Green park (Downtown) for a vigil of resistance
Read moreAttorney General George Jepsen, Trump Antidote
From Daniela Altimari, Hartford Courant: George Jepsen, Connecticut’s low-key attorney general, is emerging as a leading player in the burgeoning, blue state resistance to the
Read moreConnecticut Could Be In Crosshairs Of Trump’s Immigration Policy, Ganim Issues Statement On Sanctuary City
Mayor Joe Ganim issued a statement on Thursday regarding a sanctuary city. Bridgeport has always been an immigrant city, and will continue to be. As
Read moreBridgeport State Reps Press For Open Gaming Selection
Countering the MGM casino’s economic impact in Springfield MA, state officials are weighing a third casino for Connecticut operated by Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun, possibly in
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Senator Moore Fumes Over Ganim’s Trump Schmooze
State Senator Marilyn Moore who was reelected overwhelmingly in 2016 without the support of Mayor Joe Ganim declared Tuesday night that Ganim cozying up to
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
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