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Bridgeport To Get $14.6M For Infrastructure, Economic Development Projects From State Bridgeport To Get $14.6M For Infrastructure, Economic Development Projects From State
Bridgeport To Get $14.6M For Infrastructure, Economic Development Projects From State The state bond commission has officially approved a $14.6 million award the City of Bridgeport to be used for infrastructure and economic development. Mayor Joe Ganim attended the Tuesday, Dec. 11 state bond commission meeting, and a number of projects’ funding has already been approved. The Sikorsky airport will receive $7 million in infrastructure improvements, and the Congress Street Bridge will get $3.7 million for reconstruction. Additionally, $2.28 is allocated to supporting Bridgeport’s “coastal resiliency.” The approved bonding also allocates $1 million to the demolition of the for…

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by Valerie Musson
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CT Launching $10 Million Study Of Tolling CT Launching $10 Million Study Of Tolling
CT Launching $10 Million Study Of Tolling Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signed an executive order directing state agencies to conduct a $10 million study of Connecticut's transportation needs. The study would consider restoring tolls on major parkways and interstate highways while reducing state gasoline taxes.  “During this past legislative session, we heard time and again from legislators that they wished for more information regarding electronic tolling, including specific recommendations with respect to its possible implementation,” Malloy said in a press statement. “Today, I am directing state agencies to commence a comprehensive stud…

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by Jon Craig