The goal is to use federal dollars to create jobs and boost business. But Connecticut’s execution is lagging and criticism is mounting.

Those in Connecticut hoping the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act would stimulate an economy that was in immediate dire need 18 months ago are left asking what’s gone wrong. Poor execution of the ARRA initiatives — particularly those relating to energy programs — leaves the state far behind the pace to meet its 2012 deadlines.

via State Lags In Spending Energy Cash | Hartford Business.