Nearly three million dollars was recently granted in two grants to Acadiana airports in Louisiana, Congressman Clay Higgins announced recently. The grants, which came from the U.S. Department of Transportation, are set to help revamp the infrastructure of the airports. These are important pieces of infrastructure to local and state communities, and the grants will…
The GAIN Coalition strives to take advantage of opportunities to continue the national dialogue about the benefits of increased infrastructure investment. This week in Washington, DC, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation will hold its 47th Annual Legislative Conference, a 4-day policy conference. To raise awareness and spur further discussion on the importance of rebuilding…
While the discussion on the future of our infrastructure most often focuses on roads, bridges, and pipelines, there is an unsung hero of American infrastructure equally worthy of our attention and focus. There are more than 700,000 miles of high voltage wires that span from coast to coast, making up the interstate electricity system that…
When storms like Irma touch ground, having a fully charged, fully connected cell phone is extremely important for the safety of those affected. FEMA went so far as to release guidelines for proper cell phone use during a storm, and how to make your battery last as long as possible. Proper cell coverage during a…
Access to the internet has improved the lives of millions of people. Not only does it connect the entire world, but it also affords a tremendous amount of opportunity for people who may otherwise not have access to higher quality education, libraries, or other resources. Businesses can better reach their customers, children and young adults…
In order to ensure our continued growth as a country, we need to be sure that every community is given the attention it needs. Rural communities across the country need a greater focus as the infrastructure debate heats up in Washington. Ensuring that electric grids are up to date, that transmission and distribution lines are…
It’s easy to see how far America’s infrastructure has fallen in recent years. The American Society of Civil Engineers graded U.S infrastructure a D+ in 2016, showing very clearly that we need to take a different approach on how we maintain, improve, and expand this important facet of our society. We can’t push off addressing infrastructure issues…
It has taken two decades of meandering through governmental regulations, four years of drilling and lifting, intense construction work, and more than 7,000 workers. But just after midnight tonight, when the calendar turns over from Friday into Saturday morning, the first drivers will cross over the new Tappan Zee bridge – the first construction project…
Access to high speed internet has clear benefits for communities. Businesses are better able to promote themselves, and students have greater resources that they can tap for their studies. Yet millions of Americans in rural communities must deal with a widening digital gap that has prevented growth in those areas. Pushing to bring high speed…
While American natural gas production continues to grow here at home, the reaches of our energy exports have expanded around the globe. We have highlighted previously about the importance of American energy exports, particularly to European countries. Shipping more of our liquid natural gas (LNG) to Europe helps strengthen our geopolitical relationship and national security interests across…
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