Senate Democrats Announce The Real Impacts And Direct Investments The Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Mean For Communities Across The Country

At bridges, train stations, transit centers, flood walls, schools, parks, ports, and more, Senate Democrats have spread the word about how the once-in-a-generation Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will transform communities big and small by updating our roads, bridges, and airports, expanding access to broadband, and promoting American competitiveness.

ARIZONA

KNXV:  Sen. Kyrsten Sinema on the passage of her infrastructure bill and what’s next. “In a Zoom call with Arizona reporters on Monday, Sinema said it won’t be long before Arizonans start seeing work to repair and improve the state’s crumbling infrastructure.” [KNXV, 11/8/21]

KYMA:  SL Port of Entry to receive $300 million according to Sen. Kelly.  “A $1.9 trillion infrastructure bill is ready for President Biden's signature. Some of that money will be spent right here at our local ports of entry. That’s why U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly toured the border and the San Luis Port of Entry today, to see just how severe the needs are when it comes to protection and staffing.” [KYMA, 11/9/21]

Navajo-Hopi Observer:  Sen. Mark Kelly visits Navajo Nation, lauds water rights, vets. “Members of the U.S. Congress can smile on the local areas they represent or look the other way. In the case of Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, he smiled on the Navajo Nation Nov. 11 while taking a short Veterans Day tour and participating in listening sessions… ‘This act includes funds for tribal water rights settlements and a large allocation for water projects across Indian Country. We have been focused in the Senate on projects that will rebuild our country and lift up all Americans, which includes our tribal nations,’ he said.” [Navajo-Hopi Observer, 11/16/21]

Arizona Republic:  Planes, trains and supply chains: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg touts investments in Arizona. “Buttigieg, along with U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, Valley Metro CEO Scott Smith and others, spoke at a morning event held at the shuttered Metrocenter Mall property near Interstate 17 and Dunlap Avenue, which will be the end of the future northwest extension of the light rail line that's slated to open in 2024… Later, across the Valley at Mesa Community College, Kelly and U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema joined Buttigieg to tout the infrastructure bill and listen to community leaders involved with various parts of the supply chain, as the country tackles the international supply chain crisis.” [Arizona Republic, 11/19/21]

Arizona Republic:  With cutbacks imminent, Arizona and other states scramble to save Colorado River water. “Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, toured a Chandler park that doubles as a water recycling center last week to show the kind of project that the infrastructure funds could promote.” [Arizona Republic, 11/20/21]

CALIFORNIA

KOVR:  Sen. Alex Padilla In California Talking Up Infrastructure Bill. “Senator Alex Padilla was back in California today talking about the infrastructure bill that President Biden is about to sign. He says the state is a big winner from the bipartisan measure, with the largest share of the $1 trillion bill.” [KOVR, 11/9/21]

Long Beach Press-Telegram:  Sen. Padilla promises supply chain relief for Ports of LA, Long Beach via infrastructure bill. “High above the congested Port of Long Beach, where waiting ships, rail cars and stacked containers could be seen through a brown haze, U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla and other officials gathered Friday, Nov. 12, to promise that relief is on the way in the form of the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill set to be signed by President Joe Biden early next week.” [Long Beach Press-Telegram, 11/12/21]

KBAK:  Senator Padilla speaks on what infrastructure bill means for Kern County. “Senator Padilla says water leakage, pipes, canals, transportation, and our power grid are some of the most pressing issues that need to be addressed with this money.” [KBAK, 11/16/21]

COLORADO

KSUT:  Senator Michael Bennet discusses benefits of Infrastructure and Jobs Act for Colorado. “President Joe Biden finalized a key part of his economic agenda by signing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law this week. KSUT’s Sarah Flower spoke with Senator Michael Bennet about how this bill will affect Coloradans.” [KSUT, 11/18/21]

CONNECTICUT

The Day:  $100 million in federal funds to go toward restoring, preserving Long Island Sound. “Blumenthal said the more than $100 million is ‘the most significant single investment in Long Island Sound in our history.’ ‘It’s not only about the money. It’s about the federal commitment. It’s a recognition that the entire nation has a stake in Long Island Sound,’ Blumenthal said Tuesday. ‘This is also about climate change. We’re going to see more flooding, more erosion. The purpose of this $106 million is not only to protect wildlife and Long Island Sound but to prevent flooding and erosion.’” [The Day, 11/9/21]

Register Citizen:  Blumenthal: Expanded and faster internet access coming to northwest Connecticut. “More money for roads and bridge projects, and $100 million to improve internet access for outlying towns, including those in the northwest corner, is coming to the state, according to U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal.” [Register Citizen, 11/10/21]

News-Times:  How some of $5.38 billion in federal funding could be spent on I-84, rail line in Danbury. “’It’s a historic breakthrough, literally,’ U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal said outside the Danbury train station Wednesday morning when touting the federal package approved last week. ‘It’s going to benefit Danbury more than most other towns in the state because I think you are truly poised for progress.’” [News-Times, 11/10/21]

DELAWARE

Cape Gazette:  Carper tours Delmarva Central Railroad in Seaford. “’Delmarva Central Railroad is a vital part of moving goods through the region and keeping our economy moving forward,’ said Carper. ‘Just last week, Congress passed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which makes extraordinary investments into our nation’s infrastructure and helps short lines like DCR with more funding opportunities through grant programs. It’s important to recognize how railroads large and small are driving growth across the country and doing so in a way that cuts emissions.’” [Cape Gazette, 11/21/21]

WDEL:  Building support for the Infrastructure Act. “The state of Delaware is expected to receive more than one-and-a-half-billion dollars through the infrastructure act. U.S. Senator Chris Coons called it transformational. ‘Electrifying our grid and our transportation sector, cleaning up our drinking water, and investing in sewer and transportation in every possible way,’ said Coons. ‘Investing in a future that is safer, stronger, more vibrant, where people move goods, and ideas, and services more quickly.’ ‘What you see right behind us is the best possible summary of why this matters,’ said Coons. ‘When the rail lines move, when the highway moves, when we invest in the infrastructure of this century our country moves.’” [WDEL, 11/24/21]

GEORGIA

WRBL:  Senator Warnock speaks about the infrastructure bill. “Senator Raphael Warnock spoke with News 3 this afternoon about what the signing of the bill means for the state of Georgia. Now that the bipartisan infrastructure bill has been passed, $1.2 trillion dollars will be spent to build back bridges, roads, expand internet access, and more.” [WRBL, 11/15/21]

Ledger-Enquirer:  Millions of dollars will fund ‘major upgrades’ to Columbus infrastructure, Democratic leaders say. “Muscogee County will receive at least $20.7 million to improve and expand its public transportation, Ossoff said during his Tuesday visit to the METRA Transit System’s administrative office on Linwood Boulevard. ‘That’s the floor,’ he said. ‘We’re likely to see more than that coming to Columbus over the next five years.’” [Ledger-Enquirer, 11/24/21]

Augusta Chronicle:  Money for transit, water, internet and bridges is on the way, says Ossoff, Augusta leaders. “More than $20 million from the federal bipartisan infrastructure act should be arriving in Augusta to support public transportation, clean water, internet access and bridges as soon as next year. While the details of how much money the city will receive are still being worked out, that was the minimum Sen. Jon Ossoff promised at the foot of the Fifth Street bridge – now under renovation into a pedestrian walkway – on Tuesday afternoon.” [Augusta Chronicle, 11/24/21]

Telegraph:  Congress recently passed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. Here’s how it could impact Macon. “Sen. Jon Ossoff, Rep. Sanford Bishop and county leaders highlighted portions of the bill during a press conference Tuesday at Amerson River Park. ‘We are delivering the most significant investment in Georgia’s infrastructure in generations. We’ve done it bipartisan bringing Democrats and Republicans together to make these historic investments in our infrastructure,’ said Ossoff. ‘We are delivering on the promise.’” [Telegraph, 11/27/21]

HAWAII

Hawaii Public Radio:  US Sen. Brian Schatz breaks down Hawai?i's $2.8B share of the federal infrastructure bill. “U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz said this is one of the largest federal investments in infrastructure the state has seen in decades. ‘Personally, the thing I’m most excited about is about $160 million for broadband across the state of Hawai?i,’ the senator said. ‘People need broadband connections to interact with their primary care physicians, people need broadband to talk to their teacher or professor, a lot of times they need broadband just to work, have a meeting.’” [Hawaii Public Radio, 11/18/21]

Honolulu Star-Advertiser:  Nearly $500 million in rail funds set to expire are saved. “Some $493 million in federal funds earmarked for the city’s rail project that were set to expire at the end of the year have been extended for two more years as part of President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan. U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz — a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development — told the Honolulu Star- Advertiser’s ‘Spotlight Hawaii’ livestream program on Wednesday that the money pledged to the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation was scheduled to expire on Dec. 31 if unspent.” [Honolulu Star-Advertiser, 11/25/21]

ILLINOIS

WGEM:  Duckworth highlights clean water portion of federal infrastructure law. “Illinois will receive $17 billion from the infrastructure plan President Joe Biden signed into law this week. Sen. Tammy Duckworth says the state will quickly see the effects of this plan. The Gray TV Illinois Capitol Bureau spoke with Duckworth about a portion of the law that she is most proud of. You’ve likely seen or heard people talk about issues with lead pipes in Illinois for years. State lawmakers passed a plan earlier this year to remove those pipes. Duckworth continued that effort by pushing for the water infrastructure portion of the new federal law.” [WGEM, 11/19/21]

Belleville News-Democrat:  Will infrastructure money finally solve Cahokia Heights’ flooding and sewage problems? “The senator said she had places like Cahokia Heights in mind when she wrote the water and wastewater infrastructure portion of the bill. ‘We set up a whole system where there’s money carved out specifically for smaller communities,’ Duckworth said. ‘It’s a new tranche of money with the Bipartisan Infrastructure deal that is going to really jump-start the efforts and they’ll be well on their way to getting their problems solved.’” [Belleville News-Democrat, 11/26/21]

Chicago Tribune:  City officials like odds to win major grants; Money from $1T infrastructure bill to go into Chicago-area roads, bridges, more. “Given her involvement in getting Congress to authorize funds to replace lead lines, Duckworth expressed optimism that the Biden administration would award a sizable grant to Chicago. ‘I'm really proud to have been involved in helping get significant money in the bill for wastewater and drinking water, and that's really going to help the Chicagoland get rid of our lead pipes,’ Duckworth said in an interview.” [Chicago Tribune, 11/29/21]

State Journal-Register:  'We're all going to be real winners on this'; Infrastructure bill will be felt in central Illinois, officials say. "’The initial impact is going to be the inconvenience of construction,’ U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Springfield, one of the bill's proponents, told The State Journal-Register. ‘But we all know that this is temporary. It will be completed, and what's left behind is going to be a modernized structure that will serve our generation and many more.’” [State Journal-Register, 11/29/21]

MARYLAND

Baltimore Sun:  President Biden tours Port of Baltimore to tout infrastructure bill as his administration seeks to regain momentum. “’I do think the American people want a government that delivers,’ Sen. Chris Van Hollen, a Maryland Democrat, told reporters before Biden arrived. ‘This is important delivery.’” [Baltimore Sun, 11/10/21]

Baltimore Sun:  Bus lanes a priority in $22 million grant touted by Buttigieg to improve Baltimore public transit. “The package includes a big boost for the RAISE program, said Van Hollen, who had been pushing for increased transit money. ‘The fund just got replenished in a big way,’ the senator said in an interview.” [Baltimore Sun, 11/23/21]

MASSACHUSETTS

WAMC:  After infrastructure bill signing, Sen. Markey discusses Build Back Better, defense budget. “This week, the party had opportunity to celebrate when Biden signed the $1 trillion infrastructure bill – passed with bipartisan support – on Monday. Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey spoke with WAMC Wednesday to explain how it will impact his constituents in Western Massachusetts.” [WAMC, 11/18/21]

WWLP:  Senator Markey meets with internet provider about affordable broadband.  “The infrastructure bill that passed last week is not only going to help fix our roads and bridges, it’s also going to expand broadband internet, especially for cities and towns west of Boston. Senator Ed Markey met with members who operate the MassBroadband 123 Network to bring attention to the importance of making sure everyone has access to internet. Of the more than $9 billion from the infrastructure bill coming to the state, a minimum of $100 million will go to expanding broadband internet access.” [WWLP, 11/23/21]

MICHIGAN

Holland Sentinel:  Peters visits flood walls along Grand River, touting infrastructure bill. “U.S. Sen. Gary Peters toured flood walls along the Grand River in Grand Rapids Friday, as he highlighted legislation included in the recently passed $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that would help communities affected by coastal erosion.” [Holland Sentinel, 11/13/21]

Detroit Free Press:  Biden returns to Detroit to talk up infrastructure and raves about GM's electric Hummer. “Michigan Democrats — U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters, and U.S. Reps. Debbie Dingell of Dearborn, Dan Kildee of Flint, Brenda Lawrence of Southfield, Andy Levin of Bloomfield Township and Haley Stevens of Rochester Hills — joined Biden on the visit.” [Detroit Free Press, 11/17/21]

MINNESOTA

KEYC:  Minnesota lawmakers react to signing of $1.2 trillion infrastructure plan. “’It’s going to mean significant job opportunities for Minnesota too, especially in construction, especially folks that are interested in getting involved in helping to install those broadband networks,’ Smith stated. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D - Minnesota) echoed Smith’s support of the bill. ‘One of the reasons that we need this investment is that we don’t want to fall behind the rest of the world,’ Klobuchar said.” [KYEC, 11/16/21]

St. Cloud Times:  Amy Klobuchar talks with broadband advocates after passage of bipartisan infrastructure bill. “U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., spoke with broadband advocates in Benton, Chisago and Isanti counties on Monday afternoon following the passage of a bipartisan infrastructure bill which will extend broadband coverage to rural Minnesota.” [St. Cloud Times, 11/23/21]

MONTANA

KTVH:  Sen. Tester lauds signing of $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. “’If we don’t make basic investments in infrastructure and education, we can’t compete,’ [Tester] told Montana reporters about four hours before the signing. ‘So, this investment is very, very important and it’s very, very gratifying.’” [KTVH, 11/15/21]

Havre Daily News:  Tester: St. Mary Diversion funding 'massive'. “Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., said in an interview with Havre Daily News that getting $100 million in funding that likely will go to the St. Mary Diversion is a really big deal. ‘It will be massive,’ he said. ‘... It's a big deal. The most important part, really, is the predictability it provides for agriculture and municipalities.’ Tester, one of the senators who crafted the bipartisan infrastructure bill that has passed Congress and been signed into law by President Joe Biden, also said it has been a long time coming.” [Havre Daily News, 11/23/21]

NBC Montana:  Tester talks infrastructure bill, more in live interview. “Sen. Jon Tester stopped by the NBC Montana Today studio Tuesday to talk infrastructure and more. Tester touted the recent passage of a bipartisan infrastructure bill. ‘It's a big bill,’ Tester said. ‘It's the biggest investment in infrastructure ever in this country. It's going to do some great things in Montana. It's going to help us push our economy forward and reduce the cost of doing business.’” [NBC Montana, 11/23/21]

Missoulian:  Tester touts infrastructure dollars at Missoula visit. “’Roads, bridges, broadband, sewer and water, electrical transmission, all that stuff we’ve been talking about for decades and decades, has finally come to fruition,’ said Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, during a visit to Missoula on Tuesday.” [KPVI, 11/23/21]

NEVADA

Nevada Current:  Cortez Masto, Lee tout infrastructure bill, optimistic about social spending plan. “Among the funding allocated from the infrastructure bill, Nevada is expected to get $2.5 billion in federal aid for highway apportioned programs, $293 million for airports, $459 million for public transportation and $100 million for broadband. Cortez Masto said the funding is important to invest in the state’s ‘clean energy economy.’ ‘The infrastructure package is exciting because it’s investing in made in America products and manufacturing, which will strengthen our supply chain and really prioritize American goods and American jobs,’ she said.” [Nevada Current, 11/10/21]

KUNR:  Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto on how federal infrastructure law could impact Nevada. “President Joe Biden recently signed a trillion-dollar infrastructure bill into law. KUNR’s Kaleb Roedel spoke with US Democratic Senator Catherine Cortez Masto about where the money will go in Nevada and what it will do for the state’s recovery from the pandemic.” [KUNR, 11/22/21]

NEW HAMPSHIRE

WMUR:  NH Congressional delegation discusses NH priorities in infrastructure package. “Watch as Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan and U.S. Reps. Chris Pappas and Annie Kuster hold a press conference to talk about the New Hampshire priorities in the infrastructure bill passed through Congress and signed by the president.” [WMUR, 11/9/21]

New Hampshire Union Leader:  Congressional delegation touts $1T infrastructure bill. “With the Amoskeag Bridge in Manchester in the background, the state's congressional delegation spoke of how the bipartisan infrastructure bill signed by the House and Senate will benefit the Granite State. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen called the bill a once-in-a-lifetime investment in the nation's infrastructure… Sen. Maggie Hassan called the bill a ‘game changer’ for New Hampshire, including a boost to efforts to bring passenger rail to Nashua, Manchester and Concord.” [New Hampshire Union Leader, 11/10/21]

New Hampshire Union Leader:  President promotes $1.2T infrastructure bill in Woodstock. “He individually recognized and detailed the contributions made by the Congressional delegation in attendance -- Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan and Reps. Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas. Cumulatively, ‘We’re taking a monumental step forward in building back for America,’ Biden said.” [New Hampshire Union Leader, 11/17/21]

NEW JERSEY

NJ.com:  Biden signs infrastructure bill with billions for N.J. roads and funding for Gateway Tunnel. “’We’ve had countless press conferences calling for infrastructure spending,’ U.S. Sen. Cory Booker said in Bloomfield. ‘Now we are finally delivering.’ There also is at least $100 million to expand high-speed internet connections to least 115,468 residents in the state, plus funding to subsidize online access for 1.6 million low-income New Jerseyans, according to the White House. ‘Not every child could connect to their classroom and not every employee had the ability to work from home, after this bill, they will,’ U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., said in Bloomfield. ‘Broadband is a must-have.’” [NJ.com, 11/16/21]

NEW MEXICO

Albuquerque Journal:  With NM set to receive $3.7B, Dems tout bill. “’The reality is that New Mexico has long been held back by a systemic lack of investment in our infrastructure,’ Sen. Martin Heinrich said during a Zoom news conference to promote the legislation. ‘And the pandemic really laid bare the stark realities that too many of our families still lack access to clean drinking water, much less high speed internet. With the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, we will finally be able to change this.’” [Albuquerque Journal, 11/9/21]

Carlsbad Current Argus:  US Congress passes $1.2 trillion Biden infrastructure deal. How will it affect New Mexico? “A shift away from the fossil fuel production that defined New Mexico’s economy in recent years is driven by global market forces, said members of New Mexico’s congressional Democrats, and must result in investment to strengthen the infrastructure needed to meet future demands. The comments came as New Mexico’s two Democrat U.S. Sens. Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan took part in a press conference Tuesday along with the state’s two Democrat U.S. Reps. Teresa Leger Fernandez and Melanie Stansbury on Congress’ recent passage of a $1.2 trillion infrastructure now going before President Joe Biden to be signed into law.” [Carlsbad Current Argus, 11/9/21]

NEW YORK

Bronx Times:  Schumer and Torres announce support for federal dollars to cap Cross Bronx. “Now, with the help of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the ball is finally rolling in the right direction. On Nov. 9, Schumer, was joined by Torres, Reyes, NYC DOT Commissioner Hank Gutman, activist Nilka Martell, Columbia Professor Dr. Peter Muennig, Democratic City Councilwoman-elect Marjorie Velazquez and advocates as they celebrated plans to cap the highway.” [Bronx Times, 11/9/21]

Long Island Press:  LIRR, Metro-North to Get $2.6B in Federal BIF Funds, Schumer Announces. “The Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North commuter rails will receive $2.6 billion in federal funding under the newly passed Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework (BIF) bill, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer announced on Wednesday. Standing outside the Massapequa Park LIRR station, Schumer detailed plans to upgrade several LIRR stations, including Massapequa Park, St. Albans, and Locust Manor, to be more accessible to those with disabilities with the addition of elevators to the platforms.” [Long Island Press, 11/10/21]

WHEC:  Schumer: Infrastructure bill funds to be used to remove lead pipes in Rochester. “The new bipartisan infrastructure bill pushed by President Joe Biden and passed through the Senate last week could mean big changes to Rochester and surrounding areas. Friday New York Senator and Maj. Leader Chuck Schumer (D) was in Rochester promising to use the money in the deal to make the city's water completely lead-free. With hundreds more Rochester children being diagnosed with lead poisoning last year, Sen. Schumer said this legislation would provide the needed money that city officials can tap to complete removals of tens of thousands of lead pipes.” [WHEC, 11/12/21]

New York Post:  NYC set to receive billions in funding from infrastructure bill. “The package includes as much as $10.7 billion for the MTA’s subways, buses and commuter rails, $2 billion for bridge and tunnel work, $685 million for the region’s airports, $100 million to further expand broadband internet access, $175 million to install new charging stations for electric vehicles and $50 million for ‘Vision Zero’ street safety efforts like improving bike lanes… ‘This is a big, big deal,’ said Hizzoner, who was joined at the press conference by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY).” [New York Post, 11/16/21]

Buffalo News:  Infrastructure bill includes several Gillibrand initiatives. “Gillibrand, a New York Democrat, held a conference call with reporters on Wednesday to praise the bill. She noted that it will bring $27 billion to New York for roads, bridges, internet access, airport projects, the removal of lead water pipes and other improvements. ‘This package will create jobs, boost our economy, deliver funding to rebuild New York’s aging infrastructure and help rebuild underserved communities,’ Gillibrand said. ‘This once-in-a-generation investment will build a stronger, more resilient economy and lay the foundation for a brighter future.’” [Buffalo News, 11/18/21]

WSHU:  Schumer urges Long Island school districts to apply for newly replenished federal cybersecurity grants. “U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer visited Long Island schools this week to encourage officials to apply for recently renewed cybersecurity grants. This comes after school districts across Long Island have been hit by more than a dozen attacks since 2018, including Manhasset schools in September. Schumer said the recent passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill will authorize $1 billion be given to the Department of Homeland Security cybersecurity grant program. It provides money to schools across the country to recover from cyber attacks.” [WSHU, 11/23/21]

Streets Blog NYC:  Schumer: NYS Will Get ‘An Effing Lot Of Money’ For Street Safety And Cycling. “New York is about to get so much money for safe streets from the federal government that our leaders are almost swearing in amazement. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and a cast of dozens showed up at the base of the Queensboro Bridge on Tuesday to break the news that city cycling could reap a windfall of federal fun bucks in the years to come.” [Streets Blog NYC, 11/24/21]

OHIO

Tribune Chronicle:  Sen. Sherrod Brown brags of ‘Buy America’. “U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown took a victory lap Wednesday to celebrate what will be the ‘biggest investment in infrastructure in the nation’s history’ and the inclusion of his hard-fought Buy America provision within the $1 trillion infrastructure package. At McDonald Steel Corporation, the Democrat joined company leaders and members of United Steel Workers Local 1307 and Teamsters Local 377 that represent workers at the plant to discuss the bill that ‘has the strongest Buy American rules ever passed,’ he said.” [Tribune Chronicle, 11/11/21]

TiffinOhio.net:  Sen. Sherrod Brown hosts roundtable in Tiffin to discuss infrastructure bill, community needs. “U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) on Tuesday hosted a roundtable in Downtown Tiffin with community officials and leaders to discuss how the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act recently signed into law by President Joe Biden will improve the local economy in Tiffin and throughout the state of Ohio.” [TiffinOhio.net, 11/23/21]

Toledo Blade:  Sen. Sherrod Brown tours TARTA facility. “With more than $50 million coming to Toledo-area transit from the federal infrastructure deal, Sen. Sherrod Brown emphasized the importance of public transit, not just to the community but to the industry’s workers. ‘For years, we’ve had politicians, we’ve had presidents, promise infrastructure,’ he said during a news conference Tuesday at the Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority’s Central Avenue facility. ‘It took a new president and a new United States Senate.’” [Toledo Blade, 11/23/21]

OREGON

KTVZ:  Senator Ron Wyden visits KTVZ for wide-ranging interview. “Senator Ron Wyden stopped by NewsChannel 21 Monday evening and talked with Lee Anderson on a wide range of topics, from the infrastructure bill to the social spending package…” [KTVZ, 11/8/21]

The Bulletin:  Water problems at Warm Springs unacceptable, says Wyden. “’Warm Springs got my authorizing legislation in the bipartisan infrastructure bill,’ said U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore, on the sidelines of a media event this week. ‘The bill that passed in the House has my bill for the fixes. We will be working to get funds in the end of the year spending bill.’” [The Bulletin, 11/12/21]

PENNSYLVANIA

WBRE:  Senator Casey talks Pennsylvania receiving $1.6B to repair or replace bridges. “We’re getting a breakdown Thursday night on funding headed to Pennsylvania from the $1 trillion Infrastructure Bill signed into law this week. Eyewitness News spoke with Senator Bob Casey (D) Pennsylvania about how Pennsylvania and its residents will benefit.” [WBRE, 11/18/21]

Williamsport Sun-Gazette:  “Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa. held a press conference Thursday to discuss infrastructure work — expanded broadband internet, road repair, climate mitigation — days after boasting of a $24 million grant to develop transportation in Johnstown.” [Williamsport Sun-Gazette, 11/22/21]

RHODE ISLAND

WJAR:  Rhode Island set to receive $2B from bipartisan infrastructure bill approved by Congress. “Rhode Island's senior senator is sharing insight on how a $1 trillion infrastructure package recently approved by Congress will benefit the Ocean State. ‘I think you're going to see for the first time in many, many decades where we're really investing in improving the efficiency of the economy,’ Sen. Jack Reed told NBC 10 News on Monday. ‘And oh, by the way, these are all good jobs.’” [WJAR, 11/8/21]

VERMONT

Vermont Business Magazine:  Leahy: Bipartisan infrastructure bill will yield wide benefits across Vermont. “Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont) at a press conference at Burlington International Airport today touted the benefits of the just-passed infrastructure bill that will bring at least $2.2 billion into Vermont.” [Vermont Business Magazine, 11/8/21]

VIRGINIA

WTKR:  Kaine, Luria tout potential impacts to Hampton Roads from infrastructure bill. “Sen. Tim Kaine touted the potential impacts of the bill during a meeting with leaders from the Port of Virginia on Tuesday. ‘I think it could be transformative for port operations, for road and rail infrastructure, for transit, which is really necessary here,’ Kaine said.” [WTKR, 11/9/21]

Roanoke Times:  Warner: Infrastructure act means I-81 funds, broadband expansion. “Finding funding for much-needed Interstate 81 improvements has been discussed for at least the two decades Virginia Sen. Mark Warner has been active in state politics, he said during a press call Thursday morning. At long last, said the third-term Democrat and former governor, federal fix-up funds are coming by way of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.” [Roanoke Times, 11/18/21]

WASHINGTON

Spokesman-Review: Congress sending billions to fix roads and bridges in Washington, Idaho through infrastructure bill. “Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., crafted much of the bill as chair of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. In an interview Tuesday, she said investing in infrastructure will boost economic growth in the Inland Northwest and make the United States more competitive around the world. ‘For us in the Pacific Northwest, we understand how roads and bridges and the grid and rail are all key components to our very trade-based economy,’ Cantwell said. ‘We’re a state on the Pacific in an era of growing Pacific economies,’ she said. ‘People want to get product to and from the rest of the United States and Asia, and that means a lot of activity throughout the state of Washington, so having the best infrastructure capabilities is going to keep us competitive on those jobs.’” [Spokesman-Review, 11/10/21]

KING:  Washington Sen. Maria Cantwell talks about how the Infrastructure bill will benefit Washington state. “U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell is expected to be in Washington, D.C. for the signing. But on Thursday, she spent time seeing all the future impacts as part of an exclusive tour with KING 5’s Chris Daniels.” [KING, 11/11/21]

Spokesman-Review:  Infrastructure package may help close Northwest’s digital divide with more broadband internet, the ‘key to everyday life’. “In an interview Thursday, Murray said the pandemic threw existing broadband access problems into sharp relief, citing conversations she has had with Washingtonians who could only get online by driving to a library or a McDonald’s. ‘I think it’s really important to think about high-speed internet like we do running water or electricity,’ Murray said. ‘For everyone in our state and the country, a reliable internet connection means that you’re able to get an education, or get access to health care, or grow your business.’” [Spokesman-Review, 11/11/21]

Spokesman-Review:  What the infrastructure bill might do for rail transportation in Washington and Idaho. “The infrastructure bill also allocates about $3 billion in funding for at-grade railroad crossing improvements – a plan proposed by Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash. Of the 50 at-grade railroad crossings most in need of improvement in Washington, eight are in Spokane County, according to a report prepared for the Washington State Legislature in 2017… ‘I feel like there’s not a time that I don’t come to Spokane and turn on the news and there’s a story about an accident or something related to an at-grade crossing in the area,’ Cantwell said in an interview with The Spokesman-Review.” [Spokesman-Review, 11/11/21]

WEST VIRGINIA

Parkersburg News and Sentinel:  Moving Forward: Manchin, Capito talk infrastructure, Build Back Better at Charleston event. “Both Capito and Manchin said Monday’s Capitol Connector announcement is just a small taste of what could come to West Virginia for infrastructure improvements.” [Parkersburg News and Sentinel, 11/23/21]

WISCONSIN

WXOW:  Baldwin begins broadband funding dispersion plan.  “Senator Tammy Baldwin said over the next eight years the government will plan and disperse funds to help rural communities build better broadband for internet access.” [WXOW, 11/16/21]

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