Former State Senator Ernie Newton has filed the paperwork with the state in an effort to regain his old seat currently occupied by Ed Gomes
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Hundreds March Against Violence
In a rally organized by former State Senator Ernie Newton, hundreds of city residents Wednesday night marched from the East End to the City Hall
Read moreThe Politics Of Violent Crime–Newton Calls Community Rally
Afternoon Update: Police Chief Joe Gaudett, fresh off a new five-year contract, isn’t exactly relaxing the first week of the new year. Two homicides, including
Read moreIs Hennessy Facing The Lyons Den? Hennessy Responds To Barnes
UPDATE, Hennessy’s Barnes Burner: It will be a mighty good fight if City Councilwoman Michelle Lyons gets in the race to unseat State Rep. Jack
Read moreCity Council Scales Back Pay Increase Ordinance
The City Council Tuesday night approved a controversial pay scale for about 80 non-classified city employees, but with an amendment eliminating language in the ordinance that authorized
Read morePublic Hearing Tonight–Big Mac’s Red Meat Gauge
8:45 p.m. update: A testy crowd of more than 100 showed up at City Council Chambers for the public hearing conducted by the Ordinance Committee
Read moreNewton Versus Gomes: The Politics Of State Senate District Changes
While the State Supreme Court sorts out the reconfiguration of Connecticut’s five congressional districts, required every 10 years to reflect population shifts, the redistricting panel that managed
Read moreNewton Prepares For State Senate Run–‘We Need To Be The Big Dog’
Ernie Newton tells OIB he’s gearing up to reclaim next year the State Senate seat he had occupied until derailed by corruption charges in 2005. His
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