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The race for governor

December 13, 2009

The governor’s race in Connecticut is getting more and more interesting by the day.

When Governor M. Jodi Rell announced last month that she would not be seeking re-election, S
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Campaign finance reform law faces uncertain future

December 13, 2009

By Mary E. O'Leary, New Haven Register, Conn.

Dec. 13--Advocates are pushing for a fix to the state's campaign financing law, sooner rather than later, as federal courts begin hearings next
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Unofficial candidates criticized

December 11, 2009

NEW HAVEN — Gerry Garcia, Democratic candidate for secretary of the state, said candidates who use exploratory committees, rather than candidate committees, are “gaming&r
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State Representative of the 12th District Ryan Barry Endorses Jim Amann

November 11, 2009

Standing outside the Community Child Guidance Clinic in Manchester state Rep. Ryan Barry, D-Manchester, offered his wholehearted support to former House Speaker James Amann’s bid for governor
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CT-Gov: Rell Won't Run Again

November 09, 2009

Connecticut Gov. Jodi Rell (R) has decided against running for re-election, a decision that immediately turns the Nutmeg State into one of Democrats best pickup opportunities natio
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Connecticut governor decides not to run for re-election next year

November 09, 2009

Gov. M. Jodi Rell will not run for re-election next year, saying Monday that she plans to dedicate her last 14 months in office to solving Connecticut's ever-darkening economic problems.

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Scrutiny of Rell's use of funds continues

October 13, 2009

HARTFORD - Gov. M. Jodi Rell - who made ethics and transparent government the hallmarks of her administration following the resignation of her crooked predecessor - did not use normal bidding proce
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Was It Political? Investigations Focus On Contract Between UConn Professor And ...

October 12, 2009

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Jutila joins legislators endorsing Amann run

October 09, 2009

Read More Democrats Accuse Rell Of Spending Taxpayer Money Improperly October 09, 2009 By JON LENDER and CHRISTOPHER KEATING           October 9, 20 Read More Fed ruling puts Conn. candidates in limbo October 04, 2009 By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press Writer Updated: 10/04/2009 03:11:24 PM EDT  Read More Hopefuls for governor focus on budget, jobs at Colchester debate September 21, 2009 By RYAN BLESSING Norwich Bulletin Posted Sep 21, 2009 @ 11:28 PM Read More E-Mails Show Rell's Budget Posturing September 20, 2009 On Sept. 1, when legislative Democrats approv Read More The big question: Will Rell seek re-election? September 15, 2009   By Ken Dixon STAFF WRITER Updated: 09/15/2009 06:12:18 PM EDT   Read More Solitaire Fallout: GOP's Tom Foley Seeks Ban on Laptops; Milford GOP Wants Apology On Computer Games September 03, 2009 By Christopher Keating The fallout continues from two Democratic legislators playing solitaire during a state budget debate this week.    Read More Contenders for governor’s job try to reassure labor August 31, 2009 By Keith M. Phaneuf Journal Inquirer Published: Monday, August 31, 2009 9:30 AM EDT The Read More GOP: Malloy is already running August 28, 2009   Hartford - State Republican leaders have a problem with Dan Malloy, the Democratic mayor of Stamford who Read More Milford VFW post getting long-awaited lift August 27, 2009   By Frank Juliano STAFF WRITER Updated:&n Read More State Budget Impasse Gets Dubious Distinction August 22, 2009 State budget impasse gets dubious distinction   Come Sunday, this year's budget feud will have surpassed the time spent on the 1991 bud Read More Jim Amann - Crazy like a fox? July 14, 2009 So last night, after a couple post-work cocktails, my mind wandered, as is often the case, to the 2010 gubernatorial race. And it suddenly dawned on me - I GET Jim Amann’s approach to clinchi Read More Amann: ‘I Am The Guinea Pig’ For New Campaign Finance Law July 13, 2009 Former Speaker of the House James Amann on Election night 2008 Back from vacation in California, fo Read More AMANN RECEIVES AWARD FROM CONNECTICUT FILM INDUSTRY June 08, 2009 Architect of 'Hollywood East' says industry is growing with more than 2,000 new jobs MILFORD—Jim Amann, the only declared candidate for the Democratic nominat Read More AMANN ATTENDS DEMOCRATIC FUND RAISER AS CAMPAIGN GAINS STRENGTH AND MOMENTUM June 02, 2009 MILFORD-- Jim Amann, the only declared candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor in 2010, attended Monday night's Jefferson, Jackson, Bailey Dinner (JJB), noting that he Read More PROJECTS IN MILFORD FURTHER DEMONSTRATE THE SUCCESS OF AMANN'S HOLLYWOOD EAST TAX INCENTIVE PROGRAM May 29, 2009 MILFORD—Jim Amann, the only declared candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor in 2010, today noted that more evidence of success of his job-growing “Hollywood East” ta Read More AMANN CELEBRATES MEMORIAL DAY WITH BRIDGEPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN SONG, POETRY May 24, 2009 Urges remembrance of freedoms bought paid for by the lives of others BRIDGEPORT—Jim Amann, the only declared candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor in 2010, joine Read More AMANN CALLS FOR STATE TO BE PRO-BUSINESS TO ENSURE JOB GROWTH IN SPEECH BEFORE CONNECTICUT DENTAL ASSOCIATION May 23, 2009 Pledges to fight against fee increases and for sustained reimbursements for dentists MILFORD—Jim Amann, the only declared candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor i Read More AMANN HELPS UNITED WAY OF GREATER NEW HAVEN RECOGNIZE THE WORK OF THE 2008 TEAM May 23, 2009 Torch is passed to the new, '09 Campaign Chair NEW HAVEN—Jim Amann, the only declared candidate for the Democr Read More AMANN DISCUSSES PUBLIC SAFETY ISSUES ON WATERBURY CABLE ACCESS SHOW May 23, 2009 < Read More AMANN AT DEDICATION OF SCHOEFIELD PARK IN WATERBURY May 16, 2009 Obtained more than $1.2 million to turn former ash dump into beautiful playing fields HARTFORD—Jim Amann, the only declared can Read More MORE EVIDENCE OF SUPPORT FOR AMANN'S FILM AND DIGITAL MEDIA TAX CREDITS May 15, 2009 New Haven Register cites job creation in tough Read More AMANN SPEAKS OUT - PUT MONEY FOLLOWS THE PERSON FIRST May 14, 2009 $165,000 investment would reap nearly $5 million in savings for state HARTFORD—Jim Amann, the only declared candid Read More AMANN NAMED TO 'KENNEDY CENTER' BOARD OF DIRECTORS April 15, 2009 Says he is honored to be part of the work of this historic rehabilitation center MILFORD-James A. Aman Read More AMANN ENDORSED BY CUTTING-EDGE GREEN ECONOMY GROUP April 13, 2009 5 MillionGreenJobs.org says Amann not 'jumping on the Green Bandwagon' but rather has been there since the beginning Read More AMANN, REP. ALDARONDO COME THROUGH WITH FUNDING FOR WATERBURY COMMUNITY CENTER April 08, 2009 MILFORD—Jim Amann (D-Milford), the only declared candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor in 2010, and other elected officials were joined yesterday by those Read More AMANN HEARS EMOTIONAL STORIES AT DONATE LIFE DAY April 03, 2009 MILFORD—Jim Amann (D-Milford), the only declared candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor in 2010, participated today in “Donate Life Day” at the stat Read More AMANN HEADS TO QUIET CORNER FOR GUBERNATORIAL FORUM March 23, 2009 MILFORD—Former Connecticut Speaker of the House James A. Amann (D-Milford) will participate tomorrow night (Tuesday, March 24, 2009) in the first Democratic gubernatorial forum of the 2010 ra Read More Amann Honored by the Jewish Federation Association of Connecticut March 12, 2009 Jim was honored by the Jewish Federation Association of Connecticut on March 11th for securing a $25,000 appropriation to preserve elderly Jewish Russian cultural and educational programs in Greate Read More Jim in the News February 19, 2009 Read Jim's interview on  Media Attache and see his Read More AMANN: "THE EXPLORING IS OVER; I AM A CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR" February 11, 2009 Former Speaker of the House makes it official before a crowd of several hundred.  (BRIDGEPORT)-Former state Speaker of the House James A. Amann (D-Milford) Wednesday Read More POLL RESULTS REFLECT STATEWIDE RACES February 10, 2009  Amann says he is not concerned; real tests still to come (HARTFORD)-Former Read More SPEAKER AMANN SAYS LOBSTERS MEANS JOBS November 19, 2008 State should continue economic development efforts   Speaker of the House Jim Amann (D-Milford) spoke in support Wednesday of a state program designed to help re Read More Jim on Wikipedia October 19, 2008 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_A._Amann Read More SPEAKER AMANN, REP. JARMOC REQUEST INVESTIGATION OF ALLEGED PRISON MRSA OUTBREAK September 09, 2008 Speaker of the House James Amann (D-Milford) and State Representative Karen Jarmoc (D-Enfield) have sent a letter to the Commissioner o Read More UNIFORMED PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION OF CONNECTICUT NAMES SPEAKER JAMES A. AMMAN 2008 LEGISLATOR OF THE YEAR September 07, 2008 WEST HARTFORD, CT – President Peter S. Carozza, Jr. of the Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut today announced that Professional Fire Fighters have named Sp Read More A Run for Governor, Rough Edges Included February 17, 2008 By CYNTHIA WOLFE BOYNTON   Published: February 17, 2008 FOLLOWERS of Read More