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Bond Commission set to approve $124M in economic development funds

The state Bond Commission on Tuesday is scheduled to vote on  $124 million in economic development funding that will support major apartment developments in Hartford and replenish a small business lending pool.

Gov. Ned Lamont, who chairs the Bond Commission, said he has placed on the agenda more than $124 million in new investments in small business growth, workforce training, and community revitalization. The commission is scheduled to convene at 2 p.m., for its last meeting of 2021. 

Once items are placed on the Bond Commission agenda, they are rarely rejected.  ....

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Bond Commission to consider millions of dollars for economic development projects, including in downtown Hartford

A roughly 1,000-apartment development next to Dunkin’ Donuts Park in Hartford is up for a $13.6 million infusion through the State Bond Commission’s agenda next Tuesday.

The end-of-year agenda is packed with support for economic development, arts, housing and other initiatives across the state.

The bond commission rarely denies a request once it hits the agenda. ....

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