From Ken Dixon of the Connecticut Post: HARTFORD — Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch lobbied his former colleagues in the state Senate Tuesday in an attempt
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Dodd’s Looking For Friends, Plus: Zoo Tix For You
Four years ago at this time when Ned Lamont was a dot on the public radar screen, Joe Lieberman seemed like a lock to be
Read moreDeath Penalty Politics, Plus: SuBy’s Guber Mission
You know how I feel about the death penalty? Big waste of court time, posturing and money by wimpy pols fearful of the soft-on-crime tag. Barack is for
Read moreGotta Get Out More, Plus: State Unions Step Up, And Mayor At UConn
I confess, I must do a better job marketing OIB to city decision makers. When I called East End City Councilman Andre Baker the other day to
Read moreRusso’s Education Plan, Win By Losing
Former Republican State Senator Rob Russo hasn’t gone away. In fact, he’s gearing up for even more involvement in the city. Russo told OIB over the
Read moreLegislative Genuflecting, Plus: Play Ball With The Fish
The Connecticut Legislature Wednesday night passed the gay marriage bill that essentially codifies the State Supreme Court’s 2008 ruling into law (just in case there
Read moreSlots In Every Tavern, Plus: Bridgeport Rescue Mission
My friend Ken Dixon penned this in the Connecticut Post: HARTFORD — Lawmakers argued over the state’s power to regulate smoking in Connecticut’s tribal casinos
Read moreJodi, Say Hello To Our Little Friends
Will someone please send Jodi Rell an alarm clock so she can wipe the sleep from her eyes? She needs a wake-up call. Hopefully, one
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