Dodd, Lieberman Announce $5 Million for Connecticut in Commerce, Science, And Justice Spending Bill

November 5, 2009

Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Joe Lieberman (ID-CT) today announced that the Senate has approved $5 million for law enforcement, environmental, and research initiatives for Connecticut in the Fiscal Year 2010 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations bill.

 

“The critical funding will support a number of important law enforcement and after-school initiatives in Connecticut,” said Dodd. “These programs will help give communities across Connecticut the tools they need to enhance public safety and reduce youth violence in our neighborhoods.”

 

“This bill supports several critical programs in Connecticut, including law enforcement and environmental programs, as well as increased funding for after-school activities and opportunities for at-risk youth,” Lieberman said. “I am pleased to have worked to ensure that these programs, which improve the safety and quality of life for all of our state’s residents, are given sufficient funding.”

 

The following towns and projects will be supported through the FY2010 Commerce, Science and Justice Appropriations bill:

  • The Nature Conservancy - Long Island Sound Habitat Research Initiative - $100,000
  • City of Hartford - High Street Public Safety Complex - $1,000,000
  • City of New Haven - Northeast Regional Law Enforcement Firing Range - $225,000
  • City of Torrington - Northwest Regional Public Safety Communications Project - $850,000
  • Town of Avon - Farmington Valley Regional Dispatch Center - $75,000
  • Town of Enfield - Radio Communications Improvement Project - $750,000
  • City of Bridgeport - Lighthouse After-School Program - $300,000
  • Courage to Speak Foundation – Norwalk, CT - Substance Abuse Prevention for Parents and Children - $500,000
  • Governor’s Prevention Partnership - At-Risk Youth Prevention Initiative - $250,000
  • Sea Research Foundation – Mystic, CT - Immersion Presents After-School Program - $300,000
  • City of New Haven - Anti-Violence Community Outreach and Law Enforcement Program - $350,000
  • Eastern Connecticut State University - Dual Enrollment Initiative for At-Risk Youth - $300,000

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