For the first time in decades Connecticut has a Democratic governor and Democratic legislature. And leadership positions with potentially more juice because of an appetite to change laws
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2010 Top Stories, What Say You?
What’s on your list of top Bridgeport stories? In June, a tornado struck buildings on the East Side and downtown including heavy damage to the
Read more2011, A New Governor And Mayoral Race
On Jan. 5, the Jodi Rell era ends and Dan Malloy will receive the oath of office as Connecticut’s first elected Democratic governor since 1986.
Read moreHo, Ho, Ho; I Am Santa Claws!
Okay, time for the annual OIB gift-giving season with plenty of stocking-stuffed sarcasm. What, ya think Santa wouldn’t arrive in time to adorn our favorite
Read moreCarson: State Ed Department Clawless Tiger
David Ellis Adams Carson has spent a near-lifetime advocating for Connecticut’s public school children, testifying at legislative hearings in Washington and Hartford, and 10 years after
Read moreMother Rell’s Santa Morph
My oh my does it seem like Mother Rell is playing Santa Claus in the final weeks of her governorship? Yup. Nice way to shape
Read moreWhere Have You Gone Lowell Weicker? Gov’s Bridgeport Office On Chopping Block
The governor’s Bridgeport office opened by Lowell Weicker 18 years ago is in jeopardy of closing. Essentially it’s hammered shut, unless Governor-elect Dan Malloy, who
Read moreJohn Stafstrom’s Governor’s Grin
Politics is rarely a game of instant gratification. It requires patience. You win, you lose … you lose, you win. Former Democratic Town Chair John
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