Infrastructure
Unexpected Deal Renews Hope for Billions in Climate Funding
The agreement, struck by key Democrats in the U.S. Senate and backed by President Biden, could mean a huge influx of federal dollars for environment and clean energy initiatives.
Checking in With Mitch Landrieu on the Infrastructure Law
President Biden’s top advisor on the $1.2 trillion package tells Route Fifty that 5,000 projects across the country are underway, and that the White House is meeting regularly with state infrastructure coordinators. He also knocked Republicans wavering on the transition to electric vehicles.
Rural Areas in 11 States to Receive $401M for High-speed Internet
The Agriculture Department says the grants and loans will help to improve service for 31,000 customers.
Why Cities and Towns See a Huge Economic Opportunity in the Semiconductor Bill
As the legislation cleared the Senate on Wednesday, local leaders from tiny Taylor, Texas, to metropolitan Phoenix were eying the investment and jobs it could bring to their communities.
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New Tools Help State and Local Governments Battle Ransomware, Other Big Disasters
When governments find themselves being ransomed, their choices are typically to pay, which will undercut their ability to deliver key services to their communities due to budget restrictions, or not pay, resulting in the immediate inability to serve their communities and the loss of key data that will inevitably plague them for years afterwards.
New Grants Now Available to Make Local Rail Stations ADA Compliant
The federal funding is aimed at retrofitting a portion of the more than 900 subway, commuter rail and light rail stations built before the Americans with Disabilities Act became law.
How Rural Communities Can Receive the Digital Infrastructure Support They Need
COMMENTARY | Bridging the rural-urban digital divide will depend on fundamental shifts in how we deploy money towards infrastructure in rural areas.
The Rise of the State and Local Climate Candidate
With action at the federal level stalled and their communities hit by drought and extreme heat, a growing cohort of down-ballot candidates are prioritizing climate policy. Donor and activists groups are taking notice and lining up to back them.
Bus Driver Shortage Undercutting Local Transit Systems Nationwide
The lack of drivers has forced seven out of 10 agencies to cut or delay service, according to a new report.
States With the Greatest Housing Shortages
The U.S. is short 3.8 million units, with “underproduction” of new houses and rentals worsening in 47 states and Washington, D.C., according to a new report.
Join Us for a Conversation With White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu
Landrieu sits down with Route Fifty to discuss the $1.2 trillion infrastructure law and how the Biden administration is working with state and local governments rolling it out.
House Passes Spending Bill With $9B Increase for Local Housing Initiatives
But the proposal, which includes aid for low-income families, seniors, the disabled and the homeless, will likely be scaled back during budget negotiations in the months ahead with the Senate and White House.
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