Economic Growth
Local Impact of Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act
TL/DR - In November 2021, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) was passed in the US with the goal of addressing issues plaguing the nation's physical and digital infrastructure. The act has had numerous positive impacts in various sectors, including igniting economic growth, educational opportunities, and improved healthcare services through telemedicine via an improvement […]
Hochul Announces $49M for NY Water Infrastructure Upgrades
TL/DR - Over $49 million has been approved by the Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors for water infrastructure improvement projects across New York State. This includes over $20 million from the Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with a $13 million grant specifically for the Buffalo Sewer Authority to modernize the treatment system at the Bird […]
14.8 Million New Jobs Created in US Since 2021
The Facts - US Wage Growth -- Highest Rate in this Century Unemployment Under 4% for last 2 Years - A 50-Year Record! Fastest Wage Growth In Low Wage, Traditionally Disadvantaged Groups. American Workers See Fastest Wage Growth in Decades American workers saw the fastest wage growth in decades between 2019 and 2023, with lower-income […]
US Economy and Labor Unions
TL/DR - The U.S. Treasury Department has released a report on labor unions, demonstrating their potential to enhance the economy and strengthen the middle class by raising income, enhancing work environments, and increasing job satisfaction. The report showed that union membership and income inequality have diverged over the past century, with union membership peaking in […]
Moulton Discusses Immigration, Infrastructure, Foreign Policy
TL/DR - U.S. Representative Seth Moulton expressed the need for immigration reform, infrastructure investment, and praised the Biden administration's efforts during a forum attended by local business leaders. He emphasized the necessity of securing the border and reforming pathways to citizenship, and criticized the insufficient past investment in infrastructure, especially in schools. Moulton also addressed […]