(Updated 6.9.10) After flip flopping between half of the state’s six constitutional offices, Waterbury Mayor Michael Jarjura made his intention to primary Kevin Lembo for state Comptroller official Tuesday. Jacqueline Kozin, Lembo’s campaign manager, came out swinging at news of Jarjura’s announcement. Kozin criticized Jarjura’s decision to hire former Gov. John G. Rowland as the […]
Posted inLegal / Civil Courts, Town News
Google Responds To Blumenthal
Less than a day after coming under scrutiny by Attorney General Richard Blumenthal, Google acknowledged collecting confidential information in Connecticut through its “Street View” cars. The vehicles take street view pictures for Google’s maps service. The vehicles collected the information, including e-mails, web browsing and passwords, over unsecured wireless computer networks from both homes and […]
Posted inElection 2010
Their Hands Weren’t Out
Urban leaders accompanied gubernatorial candidate Ned Lamont to Science Park to praise his plans for cities—then said they’re not expecting an extra nickel to come their way. Click here to continue reading Paul’s report.
Posted inElection 2010
Schiff Remains Confident About Signatures
Unable to say how many signatures his campaign collected and despite a complaint, Peter Schiff remained confident Tuesday that he gathered enough to challenge former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate. Schiff said he was aware of the complaint filed against his campaign. He said it’s obvious the […]
Posted inEnvironment, State Capitol
Rell Streamlines Green Jobs Curriculum in Wake of Energy Reform Veto
Gov. M. Jodi Rell signed legislation Tuesday morning that will require Connecticut public colleges, universities, community-technical colleges and vocational-technical high schools to standardize their “green technology” curriculums. >More photos here. The Green Technology Education bill will compel state higher education institutions to publicize their green jobs training and standardize their course descriptions. The state […]
Posted inElection 2010
Complaint Filed Against Schiff Campaign
State Election Enforcement officials are investigating a complaint that alleges Peter Schiff used out-of-state workers to help him gather at least some of the 8,268 signatures he needs to get on the Aug. 10 primary ballot to challenge Linda McMahon. Under state law only Connecticut residents registered with the Republican Party are allowed to help […]
Posted inElection 2010
Harris Bows Out of Secretary of the State Primary
(Updated) State Sen. Jonathan Harris of West Hartford bowed out of the Democratic primary for Secretary of the State Monday afternoon. “This was a difficult decision for me, but ultimately the right one,” Harris said in a press release. “It is critical that civic engagement in our state continues to thrive and that we have […]
Posted inCongress, Election 2010
Lieberman Skeptical of His Own U.S. Senate Race Endorsement
The Democrat-turned-independent U.S. Sen. Joseph Lieberman says he doesn’t know who he will support or endorse in Connecticut’s U.S. Senate race. Will it be Attorney General Richard Blumenthal or former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO Linda McMahon? >Photos “I’m not ready to make a choice,” Lieberman said before leaving the Marriott in Farmington Monday. […]
Posted inState Budget
Rell Signs Bill Creating Online Database of Expenditures
After having the sun shined on expenditures, salaries, and pensions this year, Gov. M. Jodi Rell is making sure the state is the one shining the light on itself in the future. Last week Rell signed a bill authorizing the creation of an online searchable database of all state expenditures, similar to CTSunlight.org created by […]
