UPDATE: Mayor Bill Finch issued a statement Thursday to “fully fund obligations for Pension Plan A” for uniformed services. The mayor’s primary opponents have criticized him for
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Speedy Gonzalez Becomes Dem
Former City Councilman Joel “Speedy” Gonzalez, once a Democrat, once a Republican, once a Working Families Party voter (are you dizzy) is now a Democrat
Read morePolitics And Pasta Buddy’s Way
Vincent “Buddy” Cianci, the longest-serving mayor in Providence, Rhode Island history, is unique in a sea of political characters. Evicted from office in 1984 for torturing a Rhode
Read moreMoney, Money, Money, Money; Do You Have Enough Campaign Cash To Compete? Plus: The Americo Factor
Whew! Now that we’ve survived the end of the world (or maybe we didn’t and we’re all in heaven?), time to reminisce about the future.
Read moreWhen The Politically Connected Didn’t Pay Taxes, The State Passed The Ripper Bill
“Bridgeport is one of those towns that doesn’t collect their taxes very well. That way of doing things came into vogue in Bridgeport years ago;
Read moreWhat Will Ganim Do? Examining The Mayoral Race
Former Mayor Joe Ganim is still moving around, schmoozing potential supporters, meeting them for lunch. Some folks say he’s definitely running for his old job,
Read moreHey, How About A Tax Break!
The Connecticut Post published a profile Sunday of developer Sal DiNardo, patriarch of Peter DiNardo Enterprises, a commercial real estate company. Scribes Michael Mayko and Keila Torres
Read moreIf Ganim Runs, The Dynamic Changes–If Not, Advantage Finch
OIB reported on Tuesday the results of a public opinion poll conducted May 1 and May 2 by Merriman River Group www.merrimanriver.com that shows Mayor
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