By Zachary Janowski | Yankee Institute for Public Policy
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The Board of Alderman voted this month to allocate $25,000 in federal funds for a nonprofit to renovate its building despite the organization’s links to the Communist Party USA.
Connecticut taxpayers will contribute an additional $300,000 if the State Bond Commission votes as expected to approve the funding Monday.
According to city records, the New Haven People’s Center needs $302,420 to fix its building at 37 Howe St.
If the center receives both the city and state funding, it will have more than $20,000 left over after completing its renovations.
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