Connecticut stands to gain a direct infusion of almost $3 billion in the economic stimulus package - not including individual tax benefits. Here are some of the highlights, based on projections compiled by the offices of several of the state's House members:

• $1.3 billion into the state's Medicaid fund.
• $545.8 million in fiscal stabilization money, meant to backstop key services, keeping such professions as teachers, police and firefighters from layoffs.
• $302.1 million for highway and bridge construction.
• $137.5 for transit projects.
• $136.4 million for special education.
• $97.1 million in Title 1 grants and school improvements for districts with low-income students.
• $63.5 million in home-weatherization assistance to help energy efficiency.
• $47.9 million for clean water.
• $45.9 million for the development of alternative energy resources.
• The bill also gives tax breaks to an estimated 1.35 million people in Connecticut ($400 per individual or $800 per married couple) and a one-time $250 payment to people struggling the most, such as disabled veterans and retired and disabled people on Social Security.

The measure is designed to create 41,000 jobs in the state, increase unemployment benefits for 278,000 workers, increase the limits for educational Pell grants and provide a $2,500 tax credit for college to an estimated 30,000 families in the state.