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NB Politicus is a weblog featuring news and commentary on politics, government and community life in New Britain, CT. John McNamara - Editor and Writer

From The State House: To Vote Or Not To Vote And When?

Legislators Get "Rennied" Twice For Filing Bill On "Compulsory" Universal Voting Courant Columnist Kevin Rennie has skewered the co-sponsors of a bill that would "institute mandatory voting" to "incentivise civic engagement."not once but twice this month. Raising Rennie's ire is legislation that would require voters to cast a ballot or provide a valid reason for … Continue reading From The State House: To Vote Or Not To Vote And When?

New Britain Charter Question Sparks Legislation To Ensure “Clarity” On Local Ballot Referendums

Local, State League of Women Voters (LWV) Back Election Law Change Legislation to ensure specific wording on local referendum questions has been proposed by New Britain lawmakers in the 2023 Connecticut General Assembly. Proposed Bill 862 "to increase the clarity and simplicity of the language presented to voters in municipal referendum questions" will be considered … Continue reading New Britain Charter Question Sparks Legislation To Ensure “Clarity” On Local Ballot Referendums

NB Progressive Filled A Void In Local News in 2022

Alternative Online Paper Shares Its "Top 10" Stories Of The Year In 2022 media coverage of government and politics in and around New Britain continued a decline in the pages and posts of the corporate-owned newspapers and on their online sites. The Hartford Courant, owned by Alden Global Capital, and The New Britain Herald, purchased … Continue reading NB Progressive Filled A Void In Local News in 2022

A Day Frozen In Time

The "New Frontier" Presidency ended two years and 306 days after it began 59 years ago today. A day frozen in time not to be forgotten. Below is a remembrance from the 50th anniversary of the assassination. https://nbpoliticus.com/2013/11/17/11-22-63/ LIFE Magazine covers from October 1964 and January 1961 11-22-63 It’s a week and a November 22nd … Continue reading A Day Frozen In Time

Hayes’ Ground Game Came Late To A CT-5 Democratic Stronghold

New Britain Had 2.6K Fewer Voters Than '18 Gubernatorial Election By John McNamara Urban votes in state and federal elections are the firewalls for Democratic candidates to win competitive races in Connecticut. New Britain, the most reliable Democratic town in non-municipal years in the 5th Congressional District (CT-5), joined other cities in a lower turnout … Continue reading Hayes’ Ground Game Came Late To A CT-5 Democratic Stronghold

DeFronzo on City Charter Referendum: “No Thank You”

Former Mayor Sees Less Accountability, Conflicts At City Hall If Ballot Questions Are Approved Don DeFronzo said "no thank you" to city charter revisions on this year's ballot at a public forum on Nov. 2 in a cogent takedown of the most sweeping changes to municipal government in a generation. He found a receptive audience … Continue reading DeFronzo on City Charter Referendum: “No Thank You”

Berlin State Rep. Goes Low With “Pro-Criminal Democrats” Rhetoric

By John McNamara BERLIN - State Rep. Donna Veach (R-30), a first-term Republican state representative representing Berlin and Southington, is calling Democrats "pro-criminal" on a campaign billboard. Rep. Veach, however, received a rebuke from constituents at a candidate forum held at the Berlin Senior Center last week when she again attacked Democrats and, by implication, … Continue reading Berlin State Rep. Goes Low With “Pro-Criminal Democrats” Rhetoric

Taking Sides on Charter Revision In New Britain

Mayor, Yes Committee To Hold "Education Session" Tuesday, October 18 at City Hall by John McNamara The Yes on Charter Revision Referendum Committee will hold an "educational session" on October 18th featuring members of the charter commission to promote passage of amendments that have far-reaching implications as to how city government will be governed. Tuesday's … Continue reading Taking Sides on Charter Revision In New Britain

In Lieu Of Early Voting CT Has A New AB Voting Option For The 2022 Election

The land of "steady habits" Is one of only four states without early voting but fear of COVID Gives Residents Another Way To Vote Without Going To The Polls By John McNamara A pandemic-inspired change in CT's Absentee Voting Law will be the closest residents will come to early voting in the November 8th mid-term … Continue reading In Lieu Of Early Voting CT Has A New AB Voting Option For The 2022 Election