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Georgia to receive $1.5B for transportation infrastructure - WRBL
New details reveal a $1.5 billion investment in Georgia's transportation infrastructure, enhancing statewide connectivity.
US Infrastructure Investment Surges - Arkansas Business
US infrastructure investment is seeing a resurgence, boosting economic activity and development. Arkansas Business reports.
The Importance of "Non-deployment" Funds
Arkansas BEAD Conference highlights broadband improvements, infrastructure plans, and non-deployment funds for quality of life.
Amtrak Awards Contract for New Connecticut River Bridge
For over 50 years, Amtrak has connected America. Book travel, check status, and access eTickets via the Amtrak app. Learn more at Amtrak.
Pennsylvania Boosts Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funding
PennDOT added a new corridor eligible for NEVI funding. Proposals for expanding EV charging infrastructure are due by August 2, 2024.
KKR, GIP Initiate Coalition to Enhance Indo-Pacific Infrastructure
The Facts - KKR and Global Infrastructure Partners are launching a coalition to promote infrastructure investment in emerging economies of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, with over $25 billion in capital that can be deployed. The coalition's initial focus will be on investments in the energy, transport, water and waste, and digital sectors in the Indo-Pacific […]
Microsoft invests $3.3bn to boost AI infrastructure
The Facts - Microsoft is investing $3.3 billion in Wisconsin to enhance AI and cloud infrastructure and establish AI co-innovation lab. CEO Satya Nadella emphasized Microsoft's commitment to democratizing AI to spur economic growth worldwide. Vice Chair and President Brad Smith stated that the investment will focus on advanced AI, training programs and will impact […]
RI Secures $60.1M for Public Transit from Infrastructure Law
The Facts - Rhode Island is allocated $60,105,548 federal transit funding for improvements in 2024. This includes a $4.2 million boost for the Rhode Island Public Transit Agency (RIPTA). The funding will assist in modernizing, maintaining, and operating public transportation systems. Rhode Island Secures Massive Federal Transit Funding for 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI — U.S. Senators […]
We Can't Afford To Let Anyone Swiftboat Us On Bidenomics
(National Urban League) -- Marc H. Morial President and CEO National Urban League “The truth is that the U.S. economy is a remarkable success story. Don’t let anyone tell you that it isn’t.” – Paul Krugman Earlier this year, the National Urban League launched our D3 initiative to Defend Democracy, Demand Diversity, and Defeat Poverty. […]
Governor signs bill to boost aviation infrastructure investment
The Facts - Governor Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2498, investing more in Kansas public airports. The bill increases funding for the Kansas Airport Improvement Program from $5 million to $15 million. The increased funding will support initiatives like safety enhancements and modernization of infrastructure. Kansas Governor Signs House Bill 2498 for Airport Investment Governor […]
