Statewide candidates received respective party endorsements over the weekend. Dems backed U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Gov. Ned Lamont, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, Attorney General William
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Tag: Ernie Newton
Happy Stinko De Mayo–Budget Committee Cuts Five Mayoral Appointee Positions
Update: City Council vote likely Tuesday How about some extra hot sauce! The City Council’s Budget & Appropriations Committee, with Black Rock councilman Matt McCarthy
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‘Treated As An Orphan’–Newton, Bradley Pan Legislative Tax Cuts At City Expense
The “historic” tax cut trumpeted by most Democrats in the state legislature is receiving a resounding sour note from City Councilman Ernie Newton and State
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Crunch Time For City Council Budget Committee
The City Council’s Budget & Appropriations Committee Wednesday night is planning to finalize adjustments to Mayor Joe Ganim’s $605 million proposed spending plan for the
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The Screwy Wabbit State Senate Race–Dem Candidates Mine Delegates In Advance Of Party Conventions
This weekend Connecticut Democrats will assemble in Hartford to endorsement candidates for all six constitutional offices as well as the U.S. Senate seat of incumbent
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For Former Offenders, A Welcome Center To Community Reentry
City Councilman Ernie Newton, Career Resources President Scott Wilderman, and Mayor Joe Ganim outside the new Bridgeport Reentry Welcome Center Monday. Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut
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Officials Showcase Progress At East End Development Led By Local Builder
Mayor Joe Ganim on Wednesday joined state and federal officials to highlight construction progress at Honey Locust Square, a 32,000 square-foot commercial project featuring a
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After No Show For Police Budget Hearing, Garcia Must Resurrect Her Standing With City Council
On this holy day of resurrection, Acting Police Chief Rebeca Garcia must atone for ghosting the City Council’s budget committee meeting. From Brian Lockhart, CT
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