CT Leaders Bet Big on New Haven-Springfield Rail: "Connecticut will issue $200 million in bonds for the New Haven-Hartford-Springfield Rail Line in the hopes of winning an equivalent federal high-speed rail grant, the Hartford Courant reported last week. While the article focuses on a communication mixup between the governor and Senate Democrats, the decision to bond is supported by Gov. Rell, House Speaker Chris Donovan, and Senate President Donald Williams — a good sign for the project.
The state’s decision to ante up its own money comes as the August 6 deadline for the second round of high-speed rail grants approaches."