An appropriations package passed by Congress yesterday includes funding for organizations in Connecticut. 4th District Congressman Jim Himes says Monroe will get $200,000 to update, improve and replace STEM computer labs and PCs for K-12 students. Housatonic Community College will use $1 million for the expansion of the advanced manufacturing training program. The bill is a result of compromise with the Senate and will be signed into law by the President later this week.