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California requires diverse transport infrastructure funding - Capitol Weekly
TL/DR - The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) passed in 2021 and the 2017 Senate Bill 1 have led to significant investments in California's often neglected transportation system, including public transportation, mass transit, and other infrastructure projects. However, some argue that traditional infrastructure spending, such as upgrades to local streets and highways, increases vehicle […]
Federal Funds to Launch New Colorado Rail Services
TL/DR - The Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is providing federal funding for new passenger rail services in Colorado. The proposed Front Range Passenger Rail service will connect Pueblo to Fort Collins, using the same tracks as the unfinished FasTracks route. This project, endorsed by Governor Polis and Senate President Steve Fenberg, is expected […]
Saunders of AFSCME: Biden's Right, America is Bouncing Back
TL/DR - AFSCME President Lee Saunders lauded President Biden's commitment to helping working people and unrigging the economy, stating that Biden has created a record 15 million new jobs and increased the number of insured people. Saunders also praised Biden's plan to protect Social Security and Medicare, control inflation, invest in childcare, and build an […]
Liz Shuler, AFL-CIO President, Praises Biden's Union Address
TL/DR - AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler endorsed President Biden’s State of the Union address, praising him as the "most pro-union president" and for his plans to support working people against wealthy corporations. She appreciated Biden's proposals to strengthen America's industrial renaissance with good union jobs and to lower costs by making the rich and corporations […]
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 […]
Daimler Truck Workers Prepare for Historic UAW Contract Battle
TL/DR - Almost 7000 UAW members who work for Daimler Truck North America are preparing for a significant contract dispute as the current contract, covering workers at six facilities across three states, is set to expire at the end of April. Workers have spoken out in a new video about declining conditions at Daimler and […]
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 […]
United States Economy Outpacing China for First Time Since 1970s
U.S. GDP surpassed China for the first time since 1976. GDP in 2023 outpaced China by more than $5 trillion.
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. […]
