Infrastructure Investment
Saunders: Under Biden, Workers Gain Unprecedented Power in Decades
TL/DR - AFSCME President Lee Saunders lauded President Joe Biden ahead of his third State of the Union address, praising his investments in the public service sector and his support for workers' rights. Saunders highlighted Biden's efforts to lower costs for working families, control prescription drug prices, expand healthcare coverage, forgive student debt, and invest […]
Investing in a Strong Workforce for Emerging Sectors
TL/DR - Governors Andy Beshear of Kentucky and Mark Gordon of Wyoming led an Economic Development and Revitalization Task Force meeting discussing the workforce needs and opportunities emerging from federal investments under various Acts. They were joined by panelists such as U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and other industry leaders who discussed the importance […]
Liz Shuler, AFL-CIO President, to Attend State of Union with Rep. Pocan
TL/DR - AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler will attend President Biden’s State of the Union address on March 7, expecting Biden to continue his pro-union stance, furthering workers' rights and their living conditions. Congressman Mark Pocan hopes Biden will advance legislation that benefits all workers, pointing to previous policies such as the Infrastructure Law, the CHIPS […]
Vilsack, Texas Rural Funders discuss infrastructure in rural Texas
TL/DR - U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack met with Texas Rural Funders (TRF) to discuss the deployment of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) investments and resources to rural Texas, with a focus on underserved communities. The USDA offers programs and investments for rural families, small towns, farms, and small businesses in Texas, which has the […]
Montana BOI backs EQT's core infrastructure fund
TL/DR - The Montana Board of Investments (BOI) has approved a €100m commitment to EQT's core infrastructure fund. The investment draws from various pools, including a €50m commitment from the Consolidated Pension Pool and €35m from the Trust Funds Investor Pool. The fund is designed to focus on core infrastructure companies at the low end […]
Doug Emhoff to Spotlight Minnesota's Infrastructure Investments
TL/DR - Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff is set to visit Minnesota as part of the Biden-Harris administration's Investing in America Tour, highlighting the administration's commitment to infrastructure enhancement, particularly at the St. Paul International Airport. The Biden-Harris administration's strategy includes modernizing transportation hubs and stimulating economic growth across various sectors. Emhoff's presence also underscores the […]
Michiganders Demand Gas Tax Revenue for Road and Bridge Fixes
TL/DR - A recent poll by EPIC-MRA shows that 82% of Michigan voters want all taxes collected at the gas pump to be spent on repairing the state's roads and bridges. Currently, of the $1.1 billion generated from the state's 6% sales tax at the gas pump, only about $50 million is spent on roads […]
Parsons Wins Bid on $245M USACE Contract - Investing.com
TL/DR - Parsons Corporation has been awarded a spot on a $245 million contract by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for environmental remediation activities. The contract, which has a five-year term, is linked to projects funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for the cleanup of hazardous, toxic, and radioactive waste. […]
EPA allocates $42M for Wyoming's water infrastructure
TL/DR - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced funding of $42,956,000 for upgrades to Wyoming's drinking water and clean water infrastructure. This is part of a larger investment from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which will direct over $50 billion towards water infrastructure upgrades, making it the largest such investment in American history. […]
Leveraging American Strengths for Wireless Success
TL/DR - The US digital infrastructure, including critical networks supporting commerce, defense, transport, and public safety, needs a serious upgrade. Despite being a pioneer in earlier generations of mobile technology, the US is now lagging in 5G technology, with less than half the speed of Bulgaria or Malaysia and only 7% of South Korea's 5G […]
