Connecticut has had four governors since Bill O’Neill left office, ending one of the longest governorships in state history. He assumed the position upon the resignation of a dying Ella Grasso, and […]
End of the O’Neill Era
The Impact of Budget Deficit on You, the Taxpayer
The headlines are troubling: cuts, layoffs, budget deficits. There is plenty of concern right now about the state budget crisis and the Connecticut economy, and we will discuss it this Sunday on […]
Ronald Reagan in Connecticut, 1967
With the death of Nancy Reagan, we looked for video of the former First Lady visiting Connecticut for Sunday’s Face the State flashback. All we could find in the archives was some […]
Casinos, Clinton, and a Cash Crunch
There was no interest in expanding casino gambling in Connecticut until Massachusetts decided to legalize it. That’s why expansion is now a somewhat urgent matter. MGM is building a giant casino in […]
The Great Floods of 1936
Newcomers to Hartford often wonder why the Connecticut River is so sealed off from the city. Others who see old pictures like this postcard are curious about a river running through downtown […]
Oops! Misspelling on Hartford Street Sign
Sitting at a stop light today I noticed the name of the street was misspelled on the relatively new and attractive sign. It should say Ann Uccello Street, but the “l” […]
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