Bridgeport Government Roundup: State Oversight on Hold, Land Sale
A Bridgeport school board committee held off on seeking state fiscal oversight, and the City Council's agenda carried a $250,000 downtown land sale and grant requests.
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Connecticut Officials in New Haven Urge Withdrawal of Head Start Rule
Connecticut served 4,847 children and 46 pregnant women through 22 Head Start programs in 2024-25. State leaders urged withdrawal of a proposed federal rule.
CTtransit Halves Fares for Veterans and Youth Statewide
CTtransit’s new statewide discount gives veterans and riders ages 5–18 half-price local and CTfastrak fares, with youth 31-day passes priced at $30.60.
Bridgeport Ex-Sen. Dennis Bradley Arrested on Ballot Charges
Former state Sen. Dennis Bradley was arrested on four absentee-ballot charges from Bridgeport's Aug. 11 primary, where his brother ran for probate judge. He is due in court Oct. 21.
Bridgeport School Board Vice Chair Sees $17M Gap in State Aid Scenarios
Bridgeport Board of Education Vice Chair Joseph Sokolovic wrote in The Connecticut Mirror that the state's sample school-aid reforms would leave the district nearly $17 million short in 2027-28.
Connecticut's ICE Limits Take Effect as More Than 100 Rally in Meriden
More than 100 people rallied across the street from the Meriden courthouse Oct. 1, as a state law requiring judicial warrants for civil immigration arrests at schools, hospitals and houses of worship took effect.
Connecticut's Stricter Left-Lane Law Is in Effect; Violators Face $88 Fine
Connecticut's stricter left-lane law took effect Oct. 1. Drivers who stay in the passing lane on multi-lane highways without passing can face an $88 fine.
Kosta Diamantis Sentenced to 7 Years in Bridgeport; Tong Moves to Revoke Pension
A federal judge in Bridgeport sentenced former state budget official Kosta Diamantis, who fled to Greece, to seven years on Sept. 30. Attorney General William Tong moved to revoke his pension.
Man Shot Outside Birthday Party in Bridgeport; Police Seek Tips
A 23-year-old man from Hamden was shot outside a Bridgeport birthday party Friday night. Detectives are investigating and ask witnesses to call.
North Haven, East Haven Lawmakers Push to Pause Connecticut's Gas and Diesel Taxes
Republicans from North Haven and East Haven want Gov. Ned Lamont to call lawmakers back to suspend the 25-cent gas tax and 49.9-cent diesel tax through Dec. 31. Lamont asks how the state would pay for roads and bridges.
Federal Judge Blocks Connecticut's Ban on Selling Convertible Pistols
A federal judge in Bridgeport blocked Connecticut's ban on importing and selling convertible pistols made on or after Oct. 1, hours before it took effect. The state is expected to appeal.
Bridgeport Government Roundup: Schools Weigh State Fiscal Oversight
A Bridgeport school board committee takes up an application for state fiscal intervention and oversight Oct. 5; the City Council meets that night on market, Shot Tower and East Main grants.