The Gold Star Memorial Bridge that spans the Thames River to connect Groton and New London is getting $158 million from the federal government for repairs. Governor Lamont is sworn into a second term, and the theme in both Connecticut and New York seems to be for more bipartisanship in 2023.
Bipartisanship builds bridges
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Brian Scott-Smith
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WSHU