Infrastructure
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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.
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Schweikert tries to slash popular roads, housing programs ahead of holidays
The proposed cuts would have slashed funding for highway expansion, transportation safety, home ownership grants, and housing for the elderly.
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Solar panels will cut water loss from canals in Gila River Indian Community
The Gila River Indian Community recently signed an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to put solar panels over a stretch of irrigation canal on its land south of Phoenix.
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Two years in, here’s what Biden’s infrastructure law has done for Arizona
In Arizona, $6.5 billion in funding has been announced, with over 400 specific infrastructure projects identified for funding. Over $4 billion will go to transit upgrades, and another $778 million for clean water and water infrastructure.
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Biden invests $5 billion to support rural communities, including in Arizona
Nearly $17 million will be used to provide high-speed internet to 4,126 people, 58 businesses, two farms, and 14 educational facilities in Gila, Graham, and Pinal counties.
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Arizona Gets $933 Million for High-Speed Internet Expansion From Biden’s Infrastructure Law
This funding’s aim is to help connect the estimated 8.5 million families and small businesses nationwide that still haven’t been able to access the full capabilities of modern technology.
