Tom Foley Doesn’t Want To Talk About Guns; Instead Wants To Talk on Conflicts of Interest

By On April 23, 2013 · 25 Comments

Tom Foley is tired of talking about guns.

The former Republican gubernatorial nominee made it clear Tuesday, after holding a press conference at the state Capitol complex, that he prefers talking about issues like the conflicts of interest by state legislators in their outside employment.

“If I were governor, the gun bill would have been very different,” Foley told [...]

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Malloy Rejects Constant Rumors That He Wants A Job In Washington, D.C. With Obama

By On January 17, 2013 · 1 Comment

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy flatly rejected rumors Thursday that he might accept a job in Washington, D.C. with President Barack Obama’s administration.

A Democrat, Malloy has been friendly with the Democratic administration – fueling rumors about his future plans. But Malloy rejected them Thursday in the way that he has done in the past.

“I [...]

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After Roy Occhiogrosso Departure, More Changes In Gov. Dannel Malloy’s Office

By On December 12, 2012 · Leave a Comment

There are more changes in a reshuffling of the governor’s office staff, including the departure of former state legislator Michael Christ.

The changes are being made following the announced departure of Roy Occhiogrosso, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s senior adviser and a constant presence in the office for the past two years. Malloy said he worked virtually [...]

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Roy Occhiogrosso Not Becoming Chris Murphy’s Chief Of Staff In Washington, D.C.

By On December 10, 2012 · Leave a Comment

The speculation is starting already.

When Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced that senior adviser Roy Occhiogrosso is leaving the governor’s office after Christmas, state Capitol insiders immediately started wondering what’s his next move. That even included speculation that he would become the chief of staff in Washington, D.C. for incoming U.S. Senator Chris Murphy.

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Sen. Joe Lieberman Hoping To Avoid Fiscal Cliff Over Next 3 Weeks Before Leaving Senate

By On December 10, 2012 · 1 Comment

Joseph I. Lieberman is leaving the U.S. Senate in only three weeks, but he said Monday that he’s hoping that the Congress can reach a deal on taxes and spending in order to avoid the fiscal cliff.

If Congress fails to reach a deal, taxes would automatically increase – something that many politicians want to [...]

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Foley and Romney Redux

By On November 30, 2012 · 6 Comments

Supporters of Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy are wasting no time linking expected Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Foley with failed Republican presidential Mitt Romney.

The state Democratic party issued a press release Friday night attacking Foley, but the five-paragraph release mentioned Romney almost as much.

“Tom Foley just doesn’t get it,” said Nancy DiNardo, state [...]

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Back From San Diego, Malloy Says He Likes McDonald’s; McDouble Has Two Burgers With Cheese

By On November 19, 2012 · 1 Comment

Back from a weekend in San Diego at the National Governors Association meeting, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy met reporters Monday morning at the state Capitol complex and fielded a variety of questions on wide-ranging topics.

One of those was whether he supports taxes on items like candy and soda, which has been a hot topic [...]

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Legislators Told To Prepare For Special Session Before Christmas On $365 Million Deficit

By On November 16, 2012 · 26 Comments

State legislators have been told to prepare for a special session before Christmas to deal with the state’s growing financial problems, sources said Friday.

The House Democratic caucus has been told by still-House Speaker Chris Donovan and incoming Speaker Brendan Sharkey to set aside the week of December 17 for a possible session.

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Malloy In Old Greenwich and Cosey Beach

By On October 30, 2012 · 1 Comment

In Old Greenwich, where three houses burned to the ground, Gov. Malloy visits the smoldering remains. Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei stands on the left.

U.S. Rep.  Jim Himes sends this picture from the same Binney Lane neighborhood:

In East Haven, Malloy joins U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, [...]

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Gov. Chris Christie Jabs At Gov. Malloy On Connecticut Turf; Makes 3 Stops For GOP’s Linda McMahon In U.S. Senate Race

By On October 22, 2012 · 4 Comments

GLASTONBURY – New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy have clashed for nearly two years over taxes and spending, throwing jabs at each other in newspaper and television interviews.

So it was not surprising that Christie mentioned Malloy on Monday night during a campaign stop for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Linda McMahon in front [...]

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