Monthly Archives: February 2010
Griebel: Connecticut Needs “Hungry Governor” Or Others Will “Eat Our Lunch”
by John Dankosky – WFSB’s Dennis House is the latest to follow up on our story about Governor Rell’s Decision not to attend the National Governor’s Association Conference (while still spending $106,600 per year to maintain an NGA membership). On … Continue reading
Filed under Federal Government, Politics, State Government
Some Governors Say NGA Dues Not Worth It; Rell Spends on Dues, Doesn’t Go
by John Dankosky- People are still “buzzing” about Governor Jodi Rell’s decision not to attend the National Governors Association conference. Or, maybe that’s just the gentle buzz created by the Hartford Courant’s daily online poll. More on that later. … Continue reading
Filed under Federal Government, Politics, State Government
In New London, “Shoeless” Joe Dupnik Saves the Day
by Catie Talarski and John Dankosky- If you listened to this morning’s broadcast from the Hygienic Art Gallery in New London, it was in large part due to Where We Live’s wonderful interns Joe Dupnik (who has been nicknamed “Shoeless … Continue reading
Filed under arts, Creative Economy, Livable Cities, Rail
Thursday’s Where We Live: LIVE in New London!
by John Dankosky – We’ve been talking about how a “Creative Economy” can be the key to revitalizing Connecticut’s cities. New London is leading the way, with a bustling, creative arts scene. It’s part of a grass-roots effort to remake the … Continue reading
Filed under Livable Cities
Capitol Report: Shays Won’t Run For Governor
by Tom Dudchik – “I will not be running for Governor,” Shays told Capitol Report. ” I would love to be part of the debate. I believe I would win. And I would dearly love to serve and help get … Continue reading
Filed under Federal Government, Politics
A Governor’s Journey to Washington: Priceless
by John Dankosky – As a contrast to Governor Rell’s decision to stay home and skip the important meeting of the National Governor’s Association in Washington, where governors asked for federal help and conferred about how to fill their budget … Continue reading
Filed under Federal Government, Health Care, Politics, State Government
CTNewsJunkie: State Misses Out On More Federal Funds
by Christine Stuart – First it was millions of dollars in transportation funds. Now it’s health information and training funds that won‘t be coming to Connecticut. New York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont were able to secure … Continue reading
Filed under Federal Government, Health Care, Media, State Government
Monday’s Where We Live: Do Sports Make Connecticut “Major League?”
by John Dankosky – A new professional football team is coming to Hartford. Several groups want to bring back the NHL Whalers. And, there are even rumors about Major League Baseball in Connecticut. Really. Yes, no less an expert than … Continue reading
Filed under City Governmnet, Livable Cities, Sports, State Government
