Does the business community try to influence government? Of course! Business groups all across the country schmooze government officials. Paul Timpanelli is president and chief
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Talk About Gerrymandering, They Can’t Be Serious!
Could Hartford legislators actually throw the state’s largest city, the ultimate contrast to Fairfield County’s Gold Coast in Connecticut’s 4th Congressional District, into the 5th
Read moreHimes’ Earth Day
Congressman Jim Himes will visit the city Tuesday morning, joining Mayor Bill Finch and a number of other regional development officials in recognition of Earth Day “to
Read moreKohut: GE Should Base Solar Plant In Bridgeport
Jeff Kohut, an independent candidate for mayor, is urging General Electric to make Bridgeport home for its plan to build a mega solar-panel plant. Grab
Read moreShutdown Averted, But What If?
Barack and Congressional leaders came to terms on avoiding a federal government shutdown. Congressman Jim Himes sent the following letter to chief executives in Connecticut’s
Read moreMayor’s Business Community Speech
Grab a cup of joe and check out the following news release from Mayor Bill Finch followed by the text of his state of the
Read moreSeein’ The Green, Countin’ The Green, Lovin’ The Green
It’s a busy week for Mayor Bill Finch. Tonight (Tuesday) he’ll join a few hundred supporters for a blowout (suggested) $500 a head fundraiser at
Read moreMurphy Trots Out Friends
In addition to larding up a campaign warchest, Congressman Chris Murphy is loading up endorsements from peers in Washington to follow Joe Lieberman in the
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