Connecticut is surrounded by casino interlopers. To the north, to the south, to the east and west. New York City has a casino in Queens, Governor
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Reality: You Know A Project’s Successful When Everyone Takes Credit
A lot of stuff is swirling out there about who deserves credit for making construction of the ballpark and arena at Harbor Yard a reality.
Read moreIs The Mayor A Benevolent Dictator?
Quote from Mayor Bill Finch regarding state takeover of schools: “I just do want to remind you that … many of my parents who either
Read morePinocchio Meter: Did Rowland Forget His Expertise In Pathological Lying?
This is too funny. Former Governor John Rowland calling Governor Dannel Malloy a pathological liar. John Boy doesn’t know anything about lying, does he? www.ctcapitolreport.com
Read moreIs There A Benevolent Dictator In Bridgeport’s Development Future?
Lowell Weicker, the ex Republican U.S. Senator who served as Connecticut’s independent governor from January 1991 to January 1995, was a benevolent dictator for Bridgeport. Revenues
Read moreA Couple Of Mayors At R&R
I was thinking (yes, that can be dangerous) about writing a column for weekend bantering–development, downtown stuff, city restaurants–when I came upon Michael Daly’s Sunday
Read moreWow! Jepsen Nets Dannehy
Nora Dannehy, a career federal prosecutor who put away her share of pols, will become George Jepsen’s deputy in the state Attorney General’s Office. Dannehy
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
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