Tag: Democrats

Racism from the Right and Trump Fosters Violence — Condemned in CT

Residents, Officials Respond To Virginia Unrest Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy. (Jessica Hill / AP) —Bill Leukhardt Contact Reporter — Hartford Courant — Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and other political leaders condemned the deadly attack Saturday on counterprotestors at “Unite The Right” white nationalist…

Middletown Mayor Dan Drew Officially Announces Run for Governor

Middletown Mayor Dan Drew outlines vision for Connecticut’s highest office By Jeff Mill, The Middletown Press 07/12/17 Middletown Mayor Dan Drew officially announces that he is entering the Connecticut governor’s raceWednesday at the Mattabesett Canoe Club in Middletown. Jeff Mill / Hearst…

So THATS Where The Money Is: Lobbying is EXPENSIVE!

$25 million and counting for political lobbying in Connecticut By Christine Stewart, CTNewsJunkie Lobbyists spent $25 million this year trying to push their issues over the legislative finish line, according to reports filed with the Office of State Ethics. While…

Dem Candidates Offer Interesting Ideas

Would-be Democratic governors speak of taxes, red lines, ‘fiscal mess’ KYLE CONSTABLE | CT MIRROR There is little consensus in the General Assembly on how to craft the next two-year state budget even through the legislature adjourned its regular session…

Why should the poor languish in jail? Bail reform passes!

Bail reform wins final passage in Senate By: Mark Pazniokas and Keith M. Phaneuf, CT Mirror Bail reforms intended to ensure that indigent defendants are not jailed simply for lack of resources won final passage in the Senate early Wednesday…