Sunday, July 14, 2013

What has democracy ever done for Bridgeport, anyway? (By CT Post’s Hugh Bailey) - Wait, What?

What has democracy ever done for Bridgeport, anyway? (By CT Post’s Hugh Bailey) - Wait, What?:





What has democracy ever done for Bridgeport, anyway?
Categories: Bridgeport Hugh Bailey Malloy Mayor Bill Finch Paul VallasTags: BridgeportHugh BaileyMalloyMayor Bill FinchPaul VallasIt’s only July and the Connecticut Post’s Assistant Editorial Page Editor, Hugh Bailey, has already guaranteed himself a top spot in the “best commentary pieces of 2013” competition with his latest column entitled “Fighting democracy a losing battle.” Already known for
Clouds darken Connecticut sky in $51 million taxpayer gift to $20 billion company
Categories: Corporate Welfare Economic Development MalloyTags: Corporate WelfareEconomic DevelopmentMalloyOn June 19, 2012 Governor Malloy announced that Alexion Pharmaceuticals would become the fourth company to collect taxpayer subsidies (aka Corporate Welfare) under his “First Five” economic development initiative. With much fan-fare, Malloy announced that $51 million in taxpayer funds were be