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DATA: Counties Where Workers Rely Most (and Least) on Public Transit
CivMetrics collects key infrastructure data for the largest cities in the United States. We’re posting some of our insights here. In this installment, we look at the US counties where workers rely most on public transit. For questions about our data, or to request...
DATA: Bridge Conditions in All 3,000+ U.S. Counties
CivMetrics collects key infrastructure data for the largest cities in the United States. We’re posting some of our insights here. In this installment, we look at the conditions of bridges in all 3,000+ US counties. For questions about our data, or to request data,...
DATA: The Counties With the Worst (and Best) Bridges in the U.S.
CivMetrics collects key infrastructure data for the largest cities in the United States. We’re posting some of our insights here. In this installment, we look at the US counties with the best and worst bridges. For questions about our data, or to request data, please...
Nearly Unanimous: 91% of Local Govs Say They Need More Infrastructure Funding
More than 9 out of 10 local governments say they need more infrastructure funding, according to a new survey from the National League of Cities. Bond Buyer summarizes the results: The NLC webinar highlighted the proposed infrastructure projects that are the most...
SALT Deduction Cap Takes Center Stage in Infrastructure Talks
Whether to repeal the SALT cap has become the crux of negotiations between Democrats and Republicans trying to hash out an infrastructure package. CBS News with details: The state and local tax deduction cap — commonly known as SALT — was enacted as part of President...
Berkshire Defends Plan to Invest $8B In Texas Natural Gas Plants
At a shareholders meeting this week, Berkshire Hathaway executives defended the firms' plans to invest billions in Texas' natural gas industry. Reported by Reuters: Berkshire in March proposed building 10 natural gas-powered plants that would supplement the capacity...
Biden Admin Extends $8B+ in Loans for Power Grid Projects
The Department of Energy announced this week plans to offer $8 billion in loans for various power grid projects. From Reuters: The U.S. Energy Department said on Tuesday it is offering up to $8.25 billion in loans for companies to boost the power grid as part of the...
Jeff Bezos Supports Financing New Infrastructure Package With Corporate Tax Hike
Amazon chairman Jeff Bezos threw his support behind hiking corporate tax rates to pay for a new infrastructure package, according to a statement released last week. Bezos didn't specifically endorse Biden's $2+ trillion package. Amazon would stand to benefit from...
In Wake of Water Plant Cyber Attack, Feds Fund Research on Protecting Critical Infrastructure
The Department of Homeland Security is funding a grant for researchers to study vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure in the U.S. The funding comes on the heels of a cyber attack on a Florida water treatment plant, and the looming specter of hackers taking...
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