Ah, it was another love fest for Democratic Town Chair Mario Testa who was reelected by acclamation for another two-year term by the 90-member Democratic Town
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Margaret Morton, Political Pioneer, In A Class Of Her Own
Margaret Morton Margaret Morton, the first African American woman elected to the Connecticut State Senate, was a transformational figure in city politics. She passed away on Saturday. She has
Read moreDid Lydia Lose Her Claws Against Santa? Is Andres Ayala’s Head In The Sand?
City Councilwoman Lydia Martinez lost more than just control of her district on Tuesday, if a recount scheduled for Monday upholds the 5-4 town committee
Read moreAndres Ayala Files Exploratory Committee–Will He Take The State Senate Plunge?
State Rep. Andres Ayala has filed paperwork for an exploratory committee that sets him up for a possible run for Connecticut’s 23rd State Senate seat. The
Read moreNewton Faces House On Sunday
From Dennis House, host of Face the State, Sunday on Channel 3. Disgraced former State Senator Ernest Newton is seeking his old job back two
Read moreForget The Legislative Session, It’s About Reelection
Beyond the usual give and take over issues and bill proposals advanced by lawmakers, the real drama for the new legislative session is how members of
Read moreWill Andres Ayala Run For State Senate?
Haven’t heard it from the horse’s mouth, but several pols tell OIB State Rep. Andres Ayala, leader of the city’s State House delegation, is telling
Read moreNewton, In Formal Announcement, Urges Redemption And A Voice
Ernie Newton formally declared his candidacy for his old State Senate seat Saturday afternoon seeking redemption for past sins and pledging to restore a voice for the
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