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The Federal Stimulus Package and CT

arra-block.jpg - 38599 Bytes Continually updated resources and information on the impact of the federal stimulus package to Connecticut towns and cities

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Barack H. Obama on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009.

Latest Issues...
Details regarding the various changes to the Education Cost Sharing (ECS) grant for 2009-10.
October 1, 2009
Information and links regarding the ARRA Quarterly Reporting System
September 20, 2009
A Data Quality Plan to set procedures in place to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting of information
September, 2009
ARRA Reporting Requirements under Section 1512
Aug 19, 2009
Reminder: Applications Due August 14 for Federal Funds for 14% of ECS
Aug 5, 2009
General Assembly Passes CCM Legislation To Allow Municipalities To Re-Open Budgets To Account For ARRA Education Funds
Jun 19, 2009
Economic Recovery Reminder: Byrne JAG Deadline is June 17
Jun 12, 2009
ARRA Title 1 and IDEA grants
May 19, 2009
Economic Recovery Update: Byrne JAG Grant Deadline Extended
From the National League of Cities (NLC) - May 19, 2009
Economic Recovery Update: Public Housing Capital Fund Competitive Grants
From the National League of Cities (NLC) - May 13, 2009
State Announces Group To Expedite Stimulus-Funded Local Projects
CCM Federal Issues Bulletin 09-08 - May 12, 2009 (PDF)
Economic Recovery Update: Community Development Block Grant
From the National League of Cities (NLC) - May 7, 2009
Economic Recovery Update: Neighborhood Stabilization Program
From the National League of Cities (NLC) - May 5, 2009
Governor Rell: Stimulus Funds Available for Local Fire Department Construction Projects
Encourages Fire Chiefs to Apply for Grants Aimed at "Shovel-Ready" Station Construction - May 3, 2009
Progress Report: Department of Transportation
In the first 100 days of the Obama administration the Department of Transportation (DOT) emphasized economic recovery. Of the $48.1 billion in economic recovery funding provided to DOT, over $9.3 billion has been obligated by states, transit systems and airports for specific projects. Over 2,500 projects have been selected for funding so far.
ARRA Funds by State and Program
House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Transparency and Accountability Information by State and Formula Funding under, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-5) ("Recovery Act") Submissions Received by T&I Committee (Data Reported as of March 31, 2009)
Governor Rell: Small Cities, Towns to Share $9.5 Million In Stimulus Grants for Energy Efficiency Projects
April 28, 2009
U.S. Department of Treasury Releases Guidance on Build America Bonds and School Bonds
a memo from Joe Courtney
Federal Guidance Issued on ARRA Education Funding
a memo from Joe Courtney
Resource Guide to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
by Senator Christopher J. Dodd (PDF)
Economic Recovery Act Updates - EPA and HUD
March 24, 2009
Attorney General Announces $1 Billion in New COPS Funding
March 23, 2009
White House Memo: Ensuring Responsible Spending of Recovery Act Funds (PDF)
March 20, 2009
A letter from Vice President Biden to the National League of Cities regarding "Ensuring Responsible Spending of the Recovery Act Funds." (PDF)
March 19, 2009
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act; Selected Programs of Interest to Towns and Cities
March 4, 2009
Byrne JAG Formula Allocation Released
March 4, 2009
ConnDOT estimates for suballocation (PDF)
March 3, 2009
State Stimulus Package Working Group has First Meeting (PDF)
February 27, 2009
Official Guidance On Economic Recovery Funding For Highway Funding (PDF)
Source: Federal Highway Administration
February 27, 2009
American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) – Transportation Provisions (PDF)
Source: ConDOT
February 27, 2009
Flowchart: Distribution of Highway Funds under American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (PDF)
Source: ConDOT
February 27, 2009
American Recovery and Investment Act provides more than $784 million in additional education grants (PDF)
A letter from Mark K. Mcquillan, Commissioner Connecticut State Board Of Education
February 26, 2009
Preparing our Workforce for 21st Century Jobs (PDF)
from the office of Congressman Jim Himes
February 20, 2009
Stimulus Package; town-by-town funding for schools (PDF)
Estimated additional allocations to LEAs for ESEA, Title I-A; and IDEA, Part B, sec. 611 according to the H.R. 1 Conference Agreement
February 20, 2009
FEDERAL STIMULUS PACKAGE SUMMARY (PDF)
Selected Programs of Concern to Towns and Cities
February 20, 2009
EXTERNAL RESOURCES

Recovery.gov
Official Federal Web Site

Connecticut Recovery Initiative
Official CT State Web Site

U.S. Department of Justice
Recovery Information

U.S. Department of Labor
Recovery Information

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Recovery Information

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Recovery Information

U.S. Department of Transportation
Recovery Information

U.S. Department of Education
Recovery Information

U.S. Department of Energy
Recovery Information

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Recovery Information

Senator Christopher J. Dodd
Recovery Information

Senator Joseph I. Lieberman
Recovery Information

 


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