Democrats Call for $150 Million for Bridges and Highways« Thread Started on Aug 6, 2007, 3:53pm » --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Democrats Call for $150 Million for Bridges and HighwaysBy Ted Mann Published on 8/6/2007 read at source> http://www.theday.com/re.aspx?re=55450a ... 11Hartford - The Democratic leaders of the General Assembly today called for $150 million in state funding to speed repairs and maintenance to Connecticut’s highways and bridges.In the wake of last week’s deadly highway bridge in Minneapolis, legislative leaders and Gov. M. Jodi Rell alike have called for increased spending on road and bridge maintenance and inspection, saying not just lives but also the state’s economic vitality depend on the condition of its roadways. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------