Jan 24 WATCH: VP Harris delivers remarks on removal of lead pipes and new infrastructure law By News Desk and Scott Bauer, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris touted the removal and replacement of lead pipes during a stop Monday in Wisconsin, where she highlighted efforts to update aging infrastructure across the country. Continue reading
Jan 21 WATCH: Biden meets with mayors amid push to pass tax, economic plans By News Desk President Joe Biden addressed the annual Conference of Mayors winter meeting in Washington Friday, giving the city leaders credit for helping to pass his $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill through Congress and urging their help in implementing the measure's funding. Continue reading
Jan 21 WATCH: White House press secretary Jen Psaki holds a news briefing amid US-Russia talks By News Desk The White House on Friday provided an update on the talks earlier in the day between U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov aimed at preventing a feared Russian invasion. Continue reading
Jan 21 WATCH: Intel plans to build a $20 billion chip facility in Ohio By Associated Press The move could also create a new technology hub in central Ohio as related businesses that support chip manufacturing open new facilities and bring expertise to the region. Continue reading
Jan 18 WATCH: White House infrastructure advisor Landrieu and press secretary Psaki hold a briefing By Associated Press Speaking at the White House Tuesday, press secretary Jen Psaki said the administration is engaged in ongoing negotiations with both the airlines and telecom companies to reach an agreement that maximizes air travel safety while minimizing economic disruptions. Continue reading
Dec 23 Buttigieg doles out $241 million to U.S. ports to boost supply chain By Hope Yen, Associated Press It includes $52.3 million to help boost rail capacity at the port in Long Beach, California, and $20 million for Portsmouth, Virginia, to build out a supply chain for the offshore wind industry. Continue reading
Dec 08 WATCH: Biden gives remarks on bipartisan infrastructure law in Kansas City By News Desk and Associated Press President Joe Biden traveled to Kansas City, Missouri Wednesday to promote his $1 trillion infrastructure law, which covers upgrades and repairs to roads, bridges, mass transit and water systems, and a shift to electrical vehicles. Continue reading
Dec 02 WATCH: House holds hearing on cybersecurity of national infrastructure By News Desk The House Transportation and Infrastructure committee held a hearing on cybersecurity around national infrastructure. Continue reading
Nov 30 WATCH: President Biden advocates for bipartisan infrastructure law during event in Minnesota By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Joe Biden is using a visit to a Minnesota community college to highlight how his $1 trillion infrastructure law will create jobs and help train workers. Continue reading
Nov 18 Tribes welcome infusion of money in infrastructure bill By Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press The Indian Health Service says it will consult with tribes on how best to use the $3.5 billion. The amount is enough to fulfill the more than 1,560 projects on the agency's list of sanitation deficiencies. Continue reading