To some Connecticut’s fiscal guardrails, implemented in 2017 to cap spending, pose a safety net against deficits; to others they shortchange needs of residents in
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Tag: Matt Ritter
Legislative Leadership Reappoints Stafstrom House Chair Of Judiciary Committee
News release from House Speaker Matt Ritter: House Speaker Matt Ritter (D-Hartford) and House Majority Leader Jason Rojas (D-East Hartford, Manchester) today announced the reappointment of Rep. Steven Stafstrom (D- Bridgeport)
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Speaker Ritter Appoints Rep. Antonio Felipe Chair Of Housing – Bridgeport Legislators Occupy Joint Leadership Roles In House and Senate
House Speaker Matt Ritter has appointed State Rep. Antonio Felipe chair of the Housing Committee. Felipe joins State Senator Marilyn Moore as Bridgeport legislators leading
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City Council Approves Budget, Holds Line On Taxes
What a difference a year makes. Last budget cycle City Council members and Mayor Joe Ganim tussled over financial issues including discretionary appointees of the
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What Life Was Like At 4 A.M.–State Rep. Chris Rosario’s Call To Extend Alcohol Sale Hours In Bars
The booze brickbats are pouring into the legislative process, the duality of grocery and liquor stores leading the way. Grocery stores, limited to selective beer
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Hennessy, Brown Await Decision From Judge Stevens In State House Contest
Evidence has finally ended in the drawn-out court battle to decide the winner of the August 9 Democratic primary between incumbent State Rep. Jack Hennessy
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Political Pariahs Bradley, Hennessy Hope To Hold Off Insurgents Gaston, Brown
Two incumbents, both of whom are outcasts with state legislative leadership that direct funding sources to Bridgeport, face stern challenges as the featured local races
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Jack-In-The-Box–State Rep Hennessy Mum On Vaccine Questions
On June 30, OIB emailed questions to State Rep. Jack Hennessy to clarify his position on vaccines and fractured relationship with Speaker of the House
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