United States
Inclusive Models Promote Equitable Infrastructure Investments
The Facts - The federal government has invested $2 trillion in national infrastructure, aiming for equitable distribution through the Justice40 Initiative. The Pew Charitable Trusts organized a workshop to discuss strategies for local communities to benefit from these federal and state programs. Successful models include community engagement at all stages, integrating equity into funding models, […]
Oregon Rep. Chavez-DeRemer Slams, then Praises Infrastructure Law
The Facts - Republican Lori Chavez-DeRemer initially criticized the $1.2 trillion infrastructure law, believing it would not benefit communities. Upon becoming a representative, Chavez-DeRemer has praised the law and the billions in Oregon-specific investments. Despite initial objection, she now supports and credits the law for securing significant funding for state projects. Lori Chavez-DeRemer's Stance on […]
Understanding U.S. Water Infrastructure
The Facts - The U.S. water system is under stress due to population growth, aging infrastructure, weather patterns, and regulatory failures. Water access is vital to the U.S. economy with power generation, agriculture and manufacturing sectors requiring large amounts of water. The U.S. water infrastructure, which is over fifty years old, requires significant investment to […]