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
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
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
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
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
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
Telework is finally reaching rural America thanks to Biden’s investments in broadband In the NewsMar 29, 2023 Telework is finally reaching rural America thanks to Biden’s investments in broadband Rural Pennsylvania resident Rachael Grinnell experienced disruptions to work due to a lack of access to affordable and reliable internet. She discusses her excitement for federal investments to expand high-speed, reliable internet to connect her rural community. Mar 29, 2023 The Pennsylvania Capital-Star Rachael Grinnell
5 Policy Priorities for the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization ArticleMar 20, 2023 5 Policy Priorities for the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization The reauthorization of Federal Aviation Administration programs should provide dedicated funding for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from airplanes and airports, an increase in the Passenger Facility Charge, and decent wages and benefits for airport service workers. Mar 20, 2023 the Center for American Progress Kevin DeGood, Karla Walter
Biden’s Airport Infrastructure Upgrades Are Creating Jobs, Strengthening the Economy, and Improving Air Travel ArticleMar 9, 2023 Biden’s Airport Infrastructure Upgrades Are Creating Jobs, Strengthening the Economy, and Improving Air Travel Upgrades to U.S. airport infrastructure through the bipartisan infrastructure law are creating jobs, growing local economies, and improving traveler experience. Mar 9, 2023
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