Biden’s infrastructure and inflation reduction laws are transforming the boilermaker trade
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Personal Stories
The Stories team identifies and interviews Americans nationwide whose stories demonstrate the value of progressive policies. The team works with storytellers to elevate their experiences through press interviews, op-eds, videos, and graphics, as well as events and monthly story collections. This page showcases some of that work. For more information about the Stories program, please contact Sage Warner at swarner@americanprogress.org.
Jobs
Investments in infrastructure and manufacturing are driving a revival in Ohio’s trades
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Investments in infrastructure and manufacturing are driving a revival in Ohio’s trades
The ARP Helped Some Nevada Residents Open Child Care Businesses
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The ARP Helped Some Nevada Residents Open Child Care Businesses
The American Rescue Plan Helps Nevada Small-Business Owner Recover and Prosper After the Pandemic
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The American Rescue Plan Helps Nevada Small-Business Owner Recover and Prosper After the Pandemic
Economic Justice
Biden’s State of the Union—and the stories people from across the country are telling us—make the case for economic optimism
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Biden’s State of the Union—and the stories people from across the country are telling us—make the case for economic optimism
In an op-ed, Sage Warner writes that while some Americans are unaware of President Joe Biden’s agenda now, people across demographics will feel the benefits as policies are implemented in the coming years. The stories we hear at this point already signal that far-reaching impact.
Nevada Nonprofits Use ARP Funding To Invest in Reliable Internet for Local Libraries
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Nevada Nonprofits Use ARP Funding To Invest in Reliable Internet for Local Libraries
A Nevada nonprofit for local libraries utilizes American Rescue Plan funds to provide reliable internet to the community.
Health Care Costs
Older Arizonan Will Save Thousands of Dollars Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act
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Older Arizonan Will Save Thousands of Dollars Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act
Medicare Patient With Diabetes Will Save Thousands With Insulin Copay Cap
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Medicare Patient With Diabetes Will Save Thousands With Insulin Copay Cap
Georgia Veteran Awaits Prescription Drug Savings From the Inflation Reduction Act
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Georgia Veteran Awaits Prescription Drug Savings From the Inflation Reduction Act
Local communities are buying medical debt for pennies on the dollar—and freeing American families from the threat of bankruptcy
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Local communities are buying medical debt for pennies on the dollar—and freeing American families from the threat of bankruptcy
Infrastructure
Indigenous Chickasaw Family Receives Internet Discount From the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
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Indigenous Chickasaw Family Receives Internet Discount From the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act delivers discounted internet for an Oklahoma Indigenous family living on Tribal lands.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Helps Arizonans With Disabilities Access Transportation
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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Helps Arizonans With Disabilities Access Transportation
Biden’s infrastructure bill helps prevent parents from losing children to car wrecks
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Biden’s infrastructure bill helps prevent parents from losing children to car wrecks
Border City Receives American Rescue Plan Funding To Construct Commercial Port
Border City Receives American Rescue Plan Funding To Construct Commercial Port
Government can actually work, just ask Maysville
Government can actually work, just ask Maysville
Environmental and Climate Justice
Milwaukee Mother Is Grateful for Federal Action To Address Lead Poisoning In Her Community
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Milwaukee Mother Is Grateful for Federal Action To Address Lead Poisoning In Her Community
A woman whose young son contracted lead poisoning sees her community benefit from lead removal funds in the bipartisan infrastructure law.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Funds Clean Water Initiative in New Hampshire Community
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The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Funds Clean Water Initiative in New Hampshire Community
Residents in Merrimack, New Hampshire, will finally have clean drinking water thanks to water remediation investments in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Latest
The ACA Affords Protections for Young People With Rare Health Conditions
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The ACA Affords Protections for Young People With Rare Health Conditions
A Wisconsin patient with a rare condition was protected by the ACA’s preexisting condition provision and continuity of care.
Americans on Private Insurance Are Protected by the ACA
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Americans on Private Insurance Are Protected by the ACA
A cancer patient in Illinois is relieved to have health care protections from the ACA.
Kansans With Diabetes Can Access Affordable and Reliable Health Care Through the ACA
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Kansans With Diabetes Can Access Affordable and Reliable Health Care Through the ACA
A Kansas state legislator accessed ACA subsidies for affordable and reliable health care.
The ACA Provides Affordable Health Care for Georgians With Preexisting Conditions
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The ACA Provides Affordable Health Care for Georgians With Preexisting Conditions
A Georgia woman explains how the ACA’s protections have ensured her access to reliable health care.
The ACA Allows Insulin Affordability Advocate To Start Small Business
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The ACA Allows Insulin Affordability Advocate To Start Small Business
A small-business owner in Minnesota explains how the ACA allowed her the freedom to quit her job and start her business.
13 Years Later: The Affordable Care Act’s Enduring Legacy
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13 Years Later: The Affordable Care Act’s Enduring Legacy
Americans share how the Affordable Care Act has changed their lives and continues to benefit them.
Year 2 of the American Rescue Plan: Stories of Historic Recovery
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Year 2 of the American Rescue Plan: Stories of Historic Recovery
On the second anniversary of the American Rescue Plan, Americans share how the legislation has affected their lives and communities.
The American Rescue Plan’s Expanded Child Tax Credit Helped Struggling Families Weather the Pandemic
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The American Rescue Plan’s Expanded Child Tax Credit Helped Struggling Families Weather the Pandemic
A single mother from West Virginia used her monthly child tax credit to keep food on the table and her car running.
Temporary Expansion of Child Tax Credit Helped Families Afford Rising Rent
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Temporary Expansion of Child Tax Credit Helped Families Afford Rising Rent
A single father from Maine experienced economic relief from the monthly child tax credit.
Rural North Carolina Communities Connect to 21st Century Infrastructure
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Rural North Carolina Communities Connect to 21st Century Infrastructure
A rural North Carolina community received a grant from the American Rescue Plan to extend high-speed internet to its residents.
Border City Receives American Rescue Plan Funding To Construct Commercial Port
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Border City Receives American Rescue Plan Funding To Construct Commercial Port
An Arizona county official describes the economic benefit of using American Rescue Plan funds to construct a commercial port at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Local Government Uses American Rescue Plan Funds To Erase Medical Debt
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Local Government Uses American Rescue Plan Funds To Erase Medical Debt
An Ohio city councilwoman passed legislation allocating American Rescue Plan funds to wipe out medical debt in her community.