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ADD A ZIPPER LANE? Sure, this may require highway widening, but just one lane that’s reversible depending on demand, a system that was used successfully on the Tappan Zee Bridge before its reconstruction. By moving the extra lane, capacity can be added to the direction where there’s the most traffic. Continue Reading →
“The convenience of flying from a local airport and the super low fares have made Avelo immensely popular, so the deal with ICE has some fans upset. It’s almost as if Patagonia took a contract to design prison guard uniforms: it’s way ‘off brand.'” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
In 1813, Captain Samuel Ward launched the Connecticut, the first steamboat to serve the Connecticut River. By the 1820s and 1830s, steam travel had become a fixture, offering more predictable service regardless of wind or tide. Steamboats like the 273-foot-long City of Hartford and the Granite State could make the journey from Hartford to New York City in 14 to 18 hours, often departing in the evening and arriving the next morning—ushering in the age of the “night boat.” Continue Reading →
“Democrats want runaway spending and have proposed substantial budget additions to a budget that will only increase the current and future taxpayer burden.” – BET Republican members Continue Reading →
“As it stands, these six Republicans have the votes to ram these cuts through. They’ve refused to negotiate. It’s time for you, our neighbors and friends in Greenwich, to make your voices heard.” – BET Democrats Continue Reading →
“Did you know that the US Customs & Border Patrol can ask to see your cellphone… and ask you to unlock it for inspection? You can refuse but your journey will be interrupted, possibly for hours, as they query you further. And your phone can be detained for days while they try to break in.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
Two vital USDA programs, the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA) and the Local Food For Schools Cooperative Agreement Program (LFSP), were terminated. These critical programs allowed food banks and schools to source food from local small farmers, strengthening both community food access and local agriculture. Continue Reading →
“There Is a High Degree of Professionalism and Civility in Our State Government On opening day of the 2025 session, Speaker of the House Matt Ritter described Connecticut’s rich history of civil discourse and ability to work in a bipartisan manner. I have been so gratified to see that, for the most part, he was right.” – Tina Courpas Continue Reading →
Bottom line: May 2025 may feel far away, but in DMV time, it’s tomorrow. The security line at your favorite airport will be moving with or without you— so make sure you’ve got the Real ID when the TSA agent asks for it. – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
“Why do we need a sidewalk? Over 500,000 people come to Tod’s Point just in the summer season – and ten percent of those visitors arrive on foot.” – Maggie Bound and Kristen Beecher Continue Reading →