Senators fight for funding to renovate Nathan Hale Homestead

Aug. 2—COVENTRY — The Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry could see some funding coming its way.

U. S. Senator Chris Murphy ( D- CT), a member of the U. S. Senate Appropriations Committee, and Senator Richard Blumenthal ( D- CT) announced Friday the inclusion of more than $ 107 million for Connecticut Congressionally Directed Spending projects in eight bills posted by the Senate Appropriations Committee.

These bills are not yet final and funding will only be made available when the appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law.

H o w e v e r, t h e Appropriations Committee's selection of these projects is an important first step towards securing federal funding.

Murphy and Blumenthal are committed to pushing for passage of these bills and ensuring that Connecticut priorities are reflected in the final spending package.

" I'm a member of the Appropriations Committee to make sure the federal budget puts money into Connecticut projects that help our economy and help families," Murphy said in a press release. " This draft budget includes targeted, local funding for projects that support workforce development and economic growth, help us protect Long Island Sound, and make important infrastructure improvements. We still have a great deal of work to do to make this draft budget a reality, but I am committed to working to get this over the finish line."

Blumenthal also spoke highly of the projects proposed in the bills.

" This potential funding will pack a powerful punch for Connecticut's economic growth and quality of life," Blumenthal said in a press release. " These requests represent millions of dollars in funding that Connecticut has asked me to fight for in D. C. and bring home for critical infrastructure projects and social services. From reducing gun violence to improving transportation infrastructure to job training and much more, these projects make important and valuable contributions not only

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