Critics of Governor Dan Malloy call the failed two-year recruitment of the world’s largest hedge fund Bridgewater Associates a boondoggle costing taxpayers $16 million that
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Debicella Ad Scrubs A Messy Washington
Republican candidate for Congress Dan Debicella who was raised in Bridgeport has launched the first television ad of his campaign claiming things in Washington are
Read moreScenes From Black Rock Day
Always fun to harass politicians, greet OIB readers and enjoy the camaraderie of neighbors on Black Rock Day. 0
Read moreCity Awarded $10 Million For Storm Projects
From Mayor Bill Finch: This week, HUD announced that it is awarding Bridgeport $10 million in federal funds as part of Rebuild by Design, which
Read moreDebicella Endorsed To Face Himes In Rematch
Bridgeport native Dan Debicella was endorsed by Republicans on Friday to face Democratic Congressman Jim Himes in a rematch of their 2010 race. From Debicella
Read moreEndorsement Action, With Possible August Primaries, Highlight Upcoming Political Conventions
Convention fever’s in full mode this week and next with Democratic Congressman Jim Himes’ endorsement for a fourth two-year term on tap in Bridgeport Wednesday
Read moreScenes From City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
It was cold, but that didn’t stop your favorite pols from greeting their peeps for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Downtown on Monday. The Mayor’s
Read moreMario Testa’s Political Juggling Act
Mario Testa has received two more years as Democratic Town Chairman. Now what? Time to size up the 2014 governor’s cycle with an eye toward
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