STATE OF CONNECTICUT M. Jodi Rell Governor Rell Directs Agencies to Have Projects ‘Shovel Ready’ in Anticipation of Stimulus Listen to Gov. Rell here and here Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that in anticipation of a federal stimulus package she has directed state agencies to identify those infrastructure projects, including road, bridge, rail and public buildings and economic development and housing initiatives that have received all necessary permits and, as appropriate, final designs. “We will be ready to begin these projects as soon as federal dollars are available,” Governor Rell said. “I have said all along that the best economic stimulus is jobs, jobs, jobs. We want these projects to be shovel-ready to get people working as soon as possible.”
The Governor has directed the Departments of Public Works, Transportation and Economic and Community Development to prioritize those projects that are ready to be undertaken subject to federal funding.
The Governor has written to President Bush, Congressional leaders and the
The Governor is also meeting with President-elect Obama on Tuesday in
“States simply do not have the funds to match the federal dollars at this time,” Governor Rell said. “
“The nation’s governors have already identified the national transportation system as a top priority for investment. It truly is the lifeblood of our economy for Content Last Modified on 11/28/2008 12:13:20 PM |