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Funding to help farmers impacted by disaster is on the way for those who have been seeking help.
That's one aspect of what came out of a vote in Washington D.C. that in part prevented a government shutdown.
A 13 minute hailstorm in August destroyed William Dellacamera’s crops and cost him $400,000. He was only able to receive a little less than half of that from programs already in place.
More than $9.8 million in “competitive federal funding” to be used for four municipal park development projects is being awarded, according to Gov. Ned Lamont and the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
According to Lamont and other officials, the money is going to:
Bridgeport, receiving $1,062,454 for a project dubbed “Sliver by the River that will transform a vacant lot into a three-acre riverside park.”
The Federal Railroad Administration is awarding Connecticut about $291 million from President Joe Biden’s Infrastructure Law for five railroad improvements projects, according to Gov. Ned Lamont and the state’s congressional delegation.
State Sen. Tony Hwang, ranking senator on the Transportation Committee, applauded the significant federal funding for Connecticut projects.
Hartford, CT – Today, the members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation and Governor Ned Lamont announced $291 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for railroad improvements at five projects across the state.
The construction of a new baggage checking and screening system at Bradley International Airport — now about 50% complete — got a new financial boost, securing an additional $6 million in federal grants to help pay for the estimated $188 million project.
Windsor Locks, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, and Governor Ned Lamont joined the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) to announce $6 million in federal funding for a major improvement project at Bradley International Airport (BDL).
Winchester, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Senator Richard Blumenthal announced $1 million in federal funding for the Winsted Health Center to support the construction of affordable housing and a live, work, and wellness space for veterans.