Articles tagged under: infrastructure
Including Biofuels in New Infrastructure Solutions
Published August 20, 2021
When the Senate passed the first phase bipartisan infrastructure package earlier this month, an investment in low carbon biofuels was not included. American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings still thinks that was a missed opportunity that shouldn't happen again.…ND Receives USDA Broadband Funds
Published August 11, 2021
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $167 million in 12 states to improve broadband infrastructure. North Dakota is one of those states, with two grants and one loan going to the Halstad Telephone Company and Polar Communications Mutual Aid…Transportation Dollars in Infrastructure Bill Welcomed
Published August 11, 2021
The Senate-passed infrastructure bill includes money for roads and bridges. There’s also money for rail and ports. National Corn Growers Association President Linder is pleased with this vote. "It is so wonderful to have the investment in infrastructure that will…Senate Passes Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Published August 10, 2021
The Senate has approved a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. The bill will now be considered in the House. This first phase of infrastructure allocates $110 billion for roads and bridges, $16 billion for ports and waterways, $65 billion for…Senate Working Through First Phase Infrastructure Bill
Published August 9, 2021
The U.S. Senate started voting on amendments to the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package last week. There are two phases for infrastructure. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar says this first phase focuses on roads and bridges. "We have billions of dollars…Progress Made on Infrastructure Bill
Published August 9, 2021
With a 68-to-29 vote, the Senate voted to end debate on the $1 trillion infrastructure bill. Final passage of this bill is expected to happen late tonight or early tomorrow morning. This bill includes $110 billion for roads and bridges,…Senate Remains in Session to Work on Infrastructure Bill
Published August 2, 2021
After a weekend of negotiations, the Senate has finalized a $1.2 trillion infrastructure proposal and will vote on amendments this week. This plan includes $110 billion for roads and bridges and $65 billion for broadband.Infrastructure Talks Continue in Washington D.C.
Published July 26, 2021
Infrastructure discussions continue in the final week of July. The Russell Group President Randy Russell says there is a need for infrastructure improvements, but how to pay for them remains a hang-up in negotiations. "I think lawmakers will get through…Infrastructure Vote Coming This Week
Published July 19, 2021
The Senate is expected to vote to limit the debate on the $3.5 trillion infrastructure bill today. With cloture, lawmakers will vote on the overall bill on Wednesday vote for the $3.5 trillion infrastructure bill. Among other things, this legislation…