Connecticut could be in the money thanks to the new economic stimulus package now being debated in Congress, according to estimates by Congressional analysts.
The state would get an extra $1.8 billion in federal grants.
An analysis by the House Appropriations Committee said the money would include $1.16 billion for infrastructure improvements including highway, bridge and sewer construction and $403 million for school renovations, Pell grants and other education programs.
Connecticut would also get $243 million more for Medicaid programs.
President Barack Obama said he is confident Congress will pass the $825 billion package. Connecticut officials are hoping to get more federal funding because of the state's budget deficit, estimated at more than $900 million for this fiscal year and more than $6 billion over the next two.
