It's going to be a tough road for Bridgeport to repair its fiscal problems, but give officials credit for tackling the issue head-on. Mayor Bill Finch is among dozens of nonunion city staff who will   Read More »

With a nod to what will be the future of transportation in Connecticut, the state Department of Transportation is finally preparing to tackle the last two phases of upgrading the nearly-century-old   Read More »

Gov. M. Jodi Rell indicated Monday that she might close the door for the rest of this year on proposals for new state bonding. That would be a boost to state taxpayers who foot the bill for one of   Read More »

There's nothing wrong with Bridgeport approving a deal to develop the site of several abandoned factories as housing. But the city should do all it can to make sure the buildings' current occupant,   Read More »

For Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-3, this is a fight that goes back at least a decade. Last week, after a raucous debate, the House of Representatives passed DeLauro's Paycheck Fairness Act, a measure to   Read More »

The American dream has always consisted of a simple promise: If you work hard and play by the rules, you'll have a real shot at prosperity.   Read More »

I am writing in response to Richard Zboray's letter regarding the letter from former Stratford mayoral candidate Domenic Costello, which appeared July 25.   Read More »

Democratic voters in the 4th Congressional District will be asked on Tuesday to decide between Jim Himes and Lee Whitnum. Whitnum's campaign, it seems to me, is based on personal anger, blaming the   Read More »