Happy Birthday to the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act PodcastAug 10, 2023 Happy Birthday to the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act This week on "The Tent," Daniella and Colin celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act, and Daniella speaks with two Americans about how the laws have benefited them. Aug 10, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 2 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli
The Tent: Taifa Smith Butler on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day PodcastJul 27, 2023 The Tent: Taifa Smith Butler on Black Women’s Equal Pay Day Demos President Taifa Smith Butler joins Colin to discuss Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, the Biden administration's economic agenda, and extremist attacks on education. Jul 27, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 3 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli, Rose Khattar
Former Education Secretary John B. King Jr. on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Higher Education PodcastJul 20, 2023 Former Education Secretary John B. King Jr. on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Higher Education Dr. John B. King Jr. joins the podcast to discuss recent rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court and what the future looks like for American students. Jul 20, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 2 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli
Community colleges partner with semiconductor industry In the NewsJul 14, 2023 Community colleges partner with semiconductor industry Chancellor of Maricopa Community College District Steven Gonzales writes about the impact the CHIPS and Science Act has had on Arizona students and workforce development. The law spurred increased investments in semiconductor manufacturing, creating thousands of good-paying jobs and investing in training programs to fulfill the workforce needs. Jul 14, 2023 Arizona Capitol Times Steven Gonzales
Biden’s Investments Create Opportunity for Arizona Carpenters In the NewsJul 7, 2023 Biden’s Investments Create Opportunity for Arizona Carpenters The business representative of the Southwest Mountain States Carpenters Union Local 1912, Bill Ruiz, describes how investments from the Biden administration are benefiting carpenters. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Inflation Reduction Act, and CHIPS and Science Act are ushering in a historic construction boom for carpentry work. Jul 7, 2023 The Copper Courier Bill Ruiz
Sen. Debbie Stabenow on Making Government Work PodcastJul 6, 2023 Sen. Debbie Stabenow on Making Government Work Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) joins Colin to discuss how Michigan is investing in workers, families, and voting rights and the Biden administration's economic agenda. Jul 6, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 3 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli, Jasmine Razeghi
Op-Ed: Rural Homes Like Mine Could Soon Get High-Speed Internet Thanks to Biden Administration In the NewsJul 6, 2023 Op-Ed: Rural Homes Like Mine Could Soon Get High-Speed Internet Thanks to Biden Administration Rural North Carolina resident Sally Weldon shares how investments from the Biden administration to expand broadband will bring her home 21st-century infrastructure. Jul 6, 2023 Cardinal & Pine Sally Weldon
Michael Waldman on the The Supermajority and the Supreme Court PodcastJun 29, 2023 Michael Waldman on the The Supermajority and the Supreme Court Michael Waldman joins "The Tent" to discuss his new book and the Supreme Court. Jun 29, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 2 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli
Op-Ed: I’m Optimistic About the Government’s Agenda for the First Time in Decades In the NewsJun 28, 2023 Op-Ed: I’m Optimistic About the Government’s Agenda for the First Time in Decades Southwest Detroit resident and activist Raquel Garcia describes how environmental concerns in her community have been ignored by the government. But the Biden administration’s commitment to addressing environmental justice gives her hope that progress is finally happening. Jun 28, 2023 The 'Gander Raquel Garcia
Op-Ed: Changing Hearts and Minds in Coal Country In the NewsJun 20, 2023 Op-Ed: Changing Hearts and Minds in Coal Country Pennsylvania resident Kelly Forest explains how transitioning to clean energy can save on costs for everyday Americans. Americans now have even more opportunities to cut their energy bills by taking advantage of tax incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act. Jun 20, 2023 The Keystone Kelly Forest
4 Job Quality Questions All Applicants for New Federal Funds Should Answer ReportJun 20, 2023 4 Job Quality Questions All Applicants for New Federal Funds Should Answer States, cities, and private sector applicants can improve their chances of winning new federal support through the Inflation Reduction Act, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and CHIPS and Science Act by demonstrating that their proposals will create good jobs for working people from all walks of life. Jun 20, 2023 the Center for American Progress Karla Walter
Public and Private Investments Are Poised To Transform Michigan ReportJun 15, 2023 Public and Private Investments Are Poised To Transform Michigan The historic home of the automotive industry, Michigan, stands to benefit from major infrastructure improvements and new plants for manufacturing electric vehicle batteries, especially if it incorporates public input and builds worker power to grow the middle class. Jun 15, 2023 the Center for American Progress David Ballard, Lily Roberts, Marina Zhavoronkova, 4 More Kevin DeGood, Emily Gee, Jessica Vela, Karla Walter
Op-Ed: Rail Becomes Reality With Biden’s Infrastructure Investments In the NewsJun 8, 2023 Op-Ed: Rail Becomes Reality With Biden’s Infrastructure Investments Vice chair of the Raleigh, North Carolina, transit authority, Nathan Spencer, writes about the critical need to expand public transportation to meet the needs of the rapidly growing population. Thankfully, the Biden administration’s infrastructure law dedicated billions to creating a passenger rail that will better connect the region to other major cities. Jun 8, 2023 Cardinal & Pine Nathan Spencer
Intel putting the beat back in Ohio’s heart, restoring hope to young job seekers In the NewsJun 6, 2023 Intel putting the beat back in Ohio’s heart, restoring hope to young job seekers Recent electrical engineering graduate, Maddix Curtis, describes how the Biden administration is bringing manufacturing jobs back to Ohio. With investments in infrastructure and clean energy, recent graduates are seeing more opportunities for high-paying jobs. Jun 6, 2023 The Columbus Dispatch Maddix Curtis
Business adding over 600 new jobs with help from Biden’s investments In the NewsMay 30, 2023 Business adding over 600 new jobs with help from Biden’s investments Arizona business owner Paul Sarzoza describes how recent federal investments in semiconductor manufacturing are helping expand opportunities in related industries such as his. Thanks to such investments, Saroza anticipates creating up to 800 jobs over the next decade to support the new semiconductor fabrication plants. May 30, 2023 Arizona Capitol Times Paul Sarzoza
Gov. Lujan Grisham on Fighting for New Mexico’s Children and Families PodcastMay 25, 2023 Gov. Lujan Grisham on Fighting for New Mexico’s Children and Families This week on “The Tent,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NW) joins the podcast to discuss gun reform efforts in her state. May 25, 2023 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Colin Seeberger, Erin Phillips, 2 More Kelly McCoy, Sam Signorelli
OP-ED: House GOP’s plans to gut green energy tax credits impact businesses like mine In the NewsMay 18, 2023 OP-ED: House GOP’s plans to gut green energy tax credits impact businesses like mine Solar energy business owner Robert Blake writes about how solar investments from the Inflation Reduction Act will help grow his business in St. Paul, Minnesota. But Blake worries that threats from some congressional Republicans to repeal the clean energy provisions threaten the future of his business. May 18, 2023 The Heartland Signal Robert Blake
Biden’s Clean Energy Plan Is Spurring Unprecedented Investments in American Solar Energy ArticleMay 11, 2023 Biden’s Clean Energy Plan Is Spurring Unprecedented Investments in American Solar Energy The Inflation Reduction Act’s clean energy incentives are spurring an increase in solar power production. May 11, 2023
Op-Ed: The Infrastructure Law Proves Government Still Works In the NewsMay 4, 2023 Op-Ed: The Infrastructure Law Proves Government Still Works Tyrrell County Commissioner Nathan “Tommy” Everett describes how an aging bridge threatens the economic growth and safety of the community. After a historic investment from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the bridge will soon be replaced, ensuring the community remains safe and connected. May 4, 2023 Cardinal & Pine Nathan Everett
Op-Ed: Boosting Business in Kalamazoo Starts With Fixing Our Roads In the NewsMay 2, 2023 Op-Ed: Boosting Business in Kalamazoo Starts With Fixing Our Roads Local business owner Kim Guess writes about how infrastructure in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan, impedes economic activity and decreases safety. Guess describes how an infrastructure project to slow the roads will help local businesses and promote community. May 2, 2023 The 'Gander Kim Guess
Local Opinion: Solar power tax credits help bring equity to greener technology In the NewsApr 26, 2023 Local Opinion: Solar power tax credits help bring equity to greener technology Alisha Vasquez describes how economic barriers make it harder for lower-to-middle-income Americans to take advantage of solar tax credits. But since the Inflation Reduction Act increased solar installation tax credits and created programs to increase equity in clean energy, families such as Vasquez’s were able to install solar. Apr 26, 2023 Arizona Daily Star Alisha Vasquez
Opinion: Federal investments like Brent Spence Bridge will spur local workforce In the NewsApr 24, 2023 Opinion: Federal investments like Brent Spence Bridge will spur local workforce Tri-State Building and Construction Trades Council business manager John Holbrook says it’s never been a more promising time for the field than today. Investments in updating critical infrastructure such as the Brent Spence Bridge brings thousands of good-paying jobs to a region that has been ignored for decades. Apr 24, 2023 Cincinnati Enquirer John Holbrook
By Addressing Abandoned Wells, Biden’s Infrastructure Law Is Making Communities Safer, Cutting Pollution, and Advancing Environmental Justice ArticleApr 13, 2023 By Addressing Abandoned Wells, Biden’s Infrastructure Law Is Making Communities Safer, Cutting Pollution, and Advancing Environmental Justice The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is plugging orphaned oil and gas wells—boosting job creation, reducing pollution, and improving public health. Apr 13, 2023
Government can actually work, just ask Maysville In the NewsApr 3, 2023 Government can actually work, just ask Maysville Maysville, North Carolina, Town Manager Schumata Brown writes about how PFAS contamination has affected his rural community for years. With funding from the infrastructure law, the Biden administration is delivering much-needed funding for water infrastructure to rural communities. Apr 3, 2023 the New Bern Sun Journal Schumata Brown
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