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Lopes, Sanchez, Tercyak and Sanchez Announce Candidacies
Rep. Rick Lopes (D-24) officially announced his campaign for State Senate, while three other Democrats announced their campaigns for State Representative.
Lopes Reportedly to Run for Senate, Sanchez for 24th
State Rep. Rick Lopes (D-24) will reportedly announce that he will run for State Senate, and Ald. Manny Sanchez (D-AL) will reportedly run to succeed Lopes.
Proposal Would Change Ordinances to Two Gender Pronouns
A City Council proposal would make changes to gender references in city ordinances, mainly by referring to male and female pronouns, instead of just male.
Rollback Proposal Tabled After Public Testimony in Support of Retail Bag Ordinance
A controversial proposal to roll back New Britain’s ordinance on retail bags was tabled after public testimony was all in opposition to the plan.
Hearing Planned on Rollback of Retail Bag Ordinance
A City Council committee is set to hold a hearing on the controversial proposal to roll back New Britain’s ordinance on retail bags.
Remembering Emma Pierce: The Life Of The Party
Emma Pierce, matriarch of her family and a leader of boundless love, energy and spunk for Democrats and her New Britain community, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 29th at the age of 91.
Bysiewicz Promotes Census Count in New Britain
Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz (D-CT) joined local leaders in New Britain to promote efforts to ensure that everyone is counted in the 2020 Census.
4 Minutes to Cross the Street
Pedestrians following to law to avoid threatened $92 fines have to take up to four minutes to cross a prominent New Britain street corner.
$126 for Public Information on Alleged Theft
New Britain City Hall is charging $126 for public information requested concerning a former city administrator allegedly accused of theft.
Lopes Named Chair of Banking Committee
State Rep. Rick Lopes (D-24) has been named to the important position of Chair of the state legislature’s Banking Committee.