Infrastructure
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Opinion: We must help communities that have been left behind, no matter who wins in November
In this op-ed, Justin Maxson and Sarah Jaynes advocate for prioritizing federal investments to uplift all communities and ensure widespread economic benefits.
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USDA gives $250k to help historically underserved Arizona farms and ranches
The USDA grants to help Arizona farms and ranches are part of a $163 million investment from the Biden-Harris administration.
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Tempe streetcar expansion will give ASU students access to more of the city
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff rode the streetcar in support of public transit’s boost to the local economy, along with saving students and residents money on travel.
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Tucson bus stops will soon be cooler and more accessible—and taxpayers will save money
Bus shelters, call boxes, and kiosks may not sound sexy, but the people riding and paying for Tucson’s mass transit system will soon be happier because of them.
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Tempe mayor credits Biden investments with infrastructure, affordable housing advances
In his role as the first Black mayor of Tempe, Corey Woods prioritizes affordable housing, access to transportation, and digital equity as critical components of a better quality of life in Arizona.
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US Reps. Eli Crane and Andy Biggs’ votes put AZ airports at risk over political grudge
US President Joe Biden signed legislation this week to improve air travel safety, cost-saving measures for passengers, and fund municipal airports in Arizona and throughout the country. After months of negotiations, the US House and Senate overwhelmingly approved a $105 billion package to fund the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and authorized its continuance for the…
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How two Biden initiatives have supercharged the electric vehicle industry in Arizona
The Biden administration’s support support for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act have brought major economic investments to Arizona.
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Proposed settlement is first step in securing Colorado River water for 3 Native American tribes
A proposed water rights settlement for three Native American tribes that carries a price tag larger than any such agreement enacted by Congress has taken a major step forward with its introduction to the Navajo Nation Council.
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Federal funds are bringing solar panel-lined canals and more electric vehicle chargers to Arizona
Leaders of Arizona’s public, private, and nonprofit sectors Monday discussed how they will use the Inflation Reduction Act for conservation efforts and renewable energy projects.
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Biden wants to replace all lead pipes in Arizona within 10 years
The proposed rule would require utility companies to locate and dig up roughly 12,000 lead pipes statewide within 10 years to ensure clean drinking water for Arizonans and to protect children’s health.
