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USDOT Approves TIFIA Loan for Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel Project

A tunnel project critical to the Virginia Beach region’s mobility grid is receiving a boost from the federal government.

December 6, 2021
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Biden Puts Focus on Infrastructure Amid New Virus Concerns

President Joe Biden is visiting a Minnesota community college Nov. 30 to highlight how his $1 trillion infrastructure law will create jobs and help train workers.

November 30, 2021
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Buttigieg, Landrieu Lead White House Infrastructure Task Force

President Joe Biden has created a Cabinet-level task force that will set priorities and oversee implementation of the comprehensive $1 trillion infrastructure bill that he signed into law on Nov. 15.

November 29, 2021
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US Senate to Debate Social Infrastructure Build Back Better Budget

Senators returning to Capitol Hill after the Thanksgiving recess are scheduled to kick off debate on a nearly $2 trillion budget package that aims to promote severe-weather resilience and reduce congestion across mobility networks.

November 23, 2021
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Biden Order Aims to Remedy Supply Chain Bottlenecks Amid GOP Criticism

The Biden White House took another step to resolve supply chain complications, directing federal agencies to prioritize programs and rules that would bolster commercial supply chains, as well as domestic manufacturing.

November 23, 2021
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USDOT Highlights State Benefits in $1T Infrastructure Law

A state-by-state summary and analysis from the U.S. Department of Transportation of the recently enacted $1 trillion federal infrastructure bill highlights funding provisions tucked in the law.

November 22, 2021
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USDOT Awards $1B in Grants for Infrastructure Projects

Infrastructure projects around the country linked to freight and passenger networks were awarded nearly $1 billion in federal grants, the U.S. Department of Transportation recently announced.

November 22, 2021
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Biden Pushes Electric Vehicle Chargers, Infrastructure

DETROIT — President Joe Biden punched the accelerator on a battery-powered Hummer on Nov. 17, causing the wheels to squeal and the truck to jet forward as he tried to drive the country toward an electric vehicle future.

November 17, 2021
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Former New Orleans Mayor Landrieu to Manage Infrastructure Plan

President Joe Biden has chosen as supervisor of his $1 trillion infrastructure plan Mitch Landrieu, who as New Orleans mayor pushed the city into recovery after the devastation from Hurricane Katrina.

November 15, 2021
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Congress Returns to Build Back Better Budget, Fiscal 2022 Negotiations

Negotiating the passage of President Joe Biden’s nearly $2 trillion social infrastructure budget bill and finalizing the funding framework for fiscal 2022 are among the legislative items on Congress’ end-of-the-year agenda.

November 10, 2021