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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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49 Governors Meet on Health Care, Education, Economy; Rell Stays Home

by John Dankosky – President Barack Obama addressed the winter meeting of the National Governors Association in Washington Monday.  The topics included health reform, stimulus funding, and the President’s plan to improve education.  And despite criticism of the state’s inability to … Continue reading

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Brass Bonanza

by Catie Talarski Just because.

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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

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