by Zachary Janowski | Jun 2, 2014 | Features, General, Politics, Taxes & Spending
Simon and Steven Konover, longtime Democratic donors including max-out contributions made last month, have seen rapid growth in their business with the state during the administration of Gov. Dannel Malloy. The state paid Konover Commercial Corporation $1.5 million in...
by Zachary Janowski | May 30, 2014 | Features, General, Municipal, State Budget, Taxes & Spending
After leaving a state grant unused for 14 years, Suffield is finally claiming $75,000 in borrowed funds, although for a new project. Originally intended for “renovations and improvements to an existing bathhouse at Babb’s Beach,” the town never...
by Zachary Janowski | May 29, 2014 | Education, Features, General, Municipal
A New Haven school principal faulted for problems at her school lost her post – as part of her reassignment to run a different school. The New Haven Independent has the story: In the wake of a blistering state audit revealing deep troubles and a divided faculty at...
by Zachary Janowski | May 28, 2014 | Economy, Features, General, Politics, State Budget, Taxes & Spending
NBC Sports is set to receive another $6 million in taxpayer funds – beyond the $20 million the company already received – in return for creating 150 new full-time jobs within five years. The State Bond Commission will consider the funding proposal from the Department...
by Zachary Janowski | May 27, 2014 | Ethics, Features, General, Politics
Last month, state officials announced the six companies selected to dispense medical marijuana across the state and already two companies have made donations to the Connecticut Democratic Party’s federal account. Federal accounts allows state contractors and regulated...
by Zachary Janowski | May 13, 2014 | Economy, Features, General, Politics
Two of the companies highlighted in state job-creator advertisements recently contributed to the Connecticut Democratic Party’s federal account, one using its political action committee and another through top-level employees. The ads feature leaders of Jackson...
