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From restoring roads to advancing clean energy: How are states spending federal infrastructure dollars? – Truck Parking Club


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From restoring roads to advancing clean energy: How are states spending federal infrastructure dollars?

Deadly collapses of structures like Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge and an elevated section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia are dramatic examples of American infrastructure failures. But millions more Americans are affected daily by dated and deteriorating structures across the country.

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Americans make 178 million daily trips across structurally deficient bridges. Up to 10 million American households don’t have safe drinking water. More than 30 million Americans live in areas that lack high-speed internet. Climate and extreme weather events have killed nearly 2,000 Americans and caused over $600 billion in damages in just the past five years.

On the whole, U.S. infrastructure is ill-equipped for the demands of modern-day life. In response, the federal government has been pumping money into making repairs and improvements across the country through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021; the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, which funds the domestic production of semiconductors and promotes various activities at science agencies; and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Through these, the federal government has announced $582.8 billion in funding toward public infrastructure, semiconductor development, and clean energy across the nation and its territories.

But how do these investments shake out on a local level? Truck Parking Club used White House public investments data to analyze how states are spending federal infrastructure dollars in their communities. This data represents public projects announced as of July that are funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Inflation Reduction Act, and CHIPS and Science Act. Projects spanning multiple states were not included in state analyses, but are reflected within national statistics.

Infrastructure encompasses all basic, necessary facilities and systems that service the country’s residents. This takes many forms, including roads, power grids, water service, and wireless internet. Much of U.S. infrastructure is aging and overburdened, creating delays, demanding maintenance, and in some cases, posing safety risks.

The inherent issues with safety, security, and the economy led to bipartisan support for the landmark government investments of the 2020s. In all, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will invest $1.2 trillion in transportation and infrastructure; the Inflation Reduction Act will invest $369 billion in energy production, manufacturing, and reducing carbon emissions; and the CHIPS and Science Act will invest $52.7 billion to fund in-country semiconductor research, development, and manufacturing through 2027.

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Several of the largest projects will give billions to technology corporations to build manufacturing facilities stateside, with an aim to create a domestic supply of semiconductor chips. These small devices are found in many everyday items including computers, smartphones, cars, medical equipment, appliances—nearly any electronic device imaginable. The Department of Commerce has struck deals with Intel, TSMC, Samsung, and Micron to construct and expand these facilities.

Another set of leading investments was the National Clean Investment Fund grants, which provided nearly $14 billion to three green financing institutions. One plans to establish a U.S. national green bank, which will help connect green lenders to fund projects in low-income communities. All three investments are intended to provide affordable loans and other financing for green projects, such as solar installations, homes built with clean technologies, and high-efficiency electrical upgrades.

More than $26 billion has been allocated for projects in “resilience,” which refers to efforts to mitigate climate change and other threats. Examples of resilience projects include infrastructure to minimize or prevent damage from flooding or using funds to employ more wildland firefighters.

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Transportation focus

Transportation projects dominate infrastructure funding allocations, according to the data so far. Just over half of federal dollars announced so far are geared toward transportation. Within the category, most funding has been doled out to build, repair, or modernize roads, bridges, and other major projects.

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Some projects hit on several funding targets. For instance, the proposal to replace the bridge connecting Washington and Oregon via I-5 has received $2.1 billion in federal grants, and project planners expect they could receive another $1 billion. Parts of the existing bridge are over 100 years old, and the existing structures are at risk of collapsing in an earthquake. The new bridge is expected to implement new safety features, add auxiliary lanes, and expand public transit and active transportation options.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is also making the largest investment in passenger rail since Amtrak was created. Within the transportation category, the two largest line items in the project database are to build new railroad tunnels in Baltimore and under the Hudson River between New Jersey and New York.

Transportation projects claimed a majority of fund distributions in all but two states, Wyoming and Arizona. In the latter state, the U.S. has said it will provide up to $6.6 billion to TSMC Arizona Corp. to support the development of three advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities. This is the third-largest project investment that has been announced and the largest to go into a single state. In Wyoming, the other exception, the U.S. is partnering with TerraPower to build a nuclear power plant. The U.S. could invest up to $2 billion in the reactor in its efforts to advance clean energy.

Read on to see how transportation and other federal infrastructure dollars are being allocated in your state. States are listed in alphabetical order, with funds broken down by major categories provided in the White House data.

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Alabama

The federal government has announced $7.1 billion in funds toward Alabama infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 58.2% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 5.8%
– Broadband internet: 24.2%
– Clean water: 6.3%
– Resilience: 1.8%
– Environmental remediation: 2.5%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.5%
– Parks and conservation: 0.2%
– Other: 0.5%

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Alaska

The federal government has announced $8.8 billion in funds toward Alaska infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 43.7% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 12.6%
– Broadband internet: 18.0%
– Clean water: 15.4%
– Resilience: 6.9%
– Environmental remediation: 1.3%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.0%
– Parks and conservation: 0.4%
– Other: 1.6%

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Arizona

The federal government has announced $16.2 billion in funds toward Arizona infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 30.1% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 6.3%
– Broadband internet: 9.1%
– Clean water: 6.9%
– Resilience: 5.4%
– Environmental remediation: 0.9%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.1%
– Parks and conservation: 0.3%
– Other: 40.7%

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Arkansas

The federal government has announced $5.7 billion in funds toward Arkansas infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 58.6% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 5.1%
– Broadband internet: 21.1%
– Clean water: 5.6%
– Resilience: 7.6%
– Environmental remediation: 0.4%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 1.2%
– Parks and conservation: 0.3%
– Other: 0.2%

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California

The federal government has announced $48.2 billion in funds toward California infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 66.0% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 11.1%
– Broadband internet: 7.9%
– Clean water: 7.6%
– Resilience: 5.7%
– Environmental remediation: 0.9%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.1%
– Parks and conservation: 0.4%
– Other: 0.2%

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Colorado

The federal government has announced $8.3 billion in funds toward Colorado infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 49.0% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 13.9%
– Broadband internet: 12.8%
– Clean water: 10.6%
– Resilience: 8.1%
– Environmental remediation: 2.7%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.1%
– Parks and conservation: 0.6%
– Other: 2.2%

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Connecticut

The federal government has announced $7.0 billion in funds toward Connecticut infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 83.4% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 4.7%
– Broadband internet: 3.8%
– Clean water: 4.2%
– Resilience: 1.6%
– Environmental remediation: 1.5%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.0%
– Parks and conservation: 0.3%
– Other: 0.4%

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Delaware

The federal government has announced $1.7 billion in funds toward Delaware infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 66.6% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 6.5%
– Broadband internet: 8.4%
– Clean water: 13.9%
– Resilience: 3.9%
– Environmental remediation: 0.6%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.1%
– Parks and conservation: 0.1%
– Other: 0.1%

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District of Columbia

The federal government has announced $3.1 billion in funds toward District of Columbia infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 64.6% (Mostly in public transportation)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 16.1%
– Broadband internet: 4.9%
– Clean water: 7.8%
– Resilience: 4.8%
– Environmental remediation: 0.3%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.0%
– Parks and conservation: 1.4%
– Other: 0.1%

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Florida

The federal government has announced $18.4 billion in funds toward Florida infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 64.1% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 5.3%
– Broadband internet: 12.2%
– Clean water: 7.2%
– Resilience: 8.7%
– Environmental remediation: 2.0%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.3%
– Parks and conservation: 0.2%
– Other: 0.1%

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Georgia

The federal government has announced $11.5 billion in funds toward Georgia infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 63.2% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 9.9%
– Broadband internet: 15.6%
– Clean water: 5.0%
– Resilience: 2.7%
– Environmental remediation: 2.1%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.4%
– Parks and conservation: 0.3%
– Other: 0.9%

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Hawaii

The federal government has announced $2.9 billion in funds toward Hawaii infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 65.0% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 10.4%
– Broadband internet: 8.5%
– Clean water: 9.4%
– Resilience: 3.3%
– Environmental remediation: 0.4%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.2%
– Parks and conservation: 2.4%
– Other: 0.3%

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Idaho

The federal government has announced $3.4 billion in funds toward Idaho infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 50.2% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 10.2%
– Broadband internet: 18.8%
– Clean water: 9.4%
– Resilience: 8.6%
– Environmental remediation: 0.6%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.2%
– Parks and conservation: 1.4%
– Other: 0.6%

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Illinois

The federal government has announced $18.2 billion in funds toward Illinois infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 66.5% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 6.7%
– Broadband internet: 8.6%
– Clean water: 7.1%
– Resilience: 8.1%
– Environmental remediation: 2.5%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.3%
– Parks and conservation: 0.2%
– Other: 0.1%

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Indiana

The federal government has announced $8.3 billion in funds toward Indiana infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 62.4% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 12.5%
– Broadband internet: 13.8%
– Clean water: 7.0%
– Resilience: 1.6%
– Environmental remediation: 1.8%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.4%
– Parks and conservation: 0.4%
– Other: 0.1%

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Iowa

The federal government has announced $4.8 billion in funds toward Iowa infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 68.7% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 5.8%
– Broadband internet: 11.2%
– Clean water: 7.6%
– Resilience: 4.0%
– Environmental remediation: 0.9%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 1.2%
– Parks and conservation: 0.4%
– Other: 0.2%

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Kansas

The federal government has announced $3.7 billion in funds toward Kansas infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 59.0% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 10.1%
– Broadband internet: 15.9%
– Clean water: 8.5%
– Resilience: 2.6%
– Environmental remediation: 2.8%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 1.0%
– Parks and conservation: 0.1%
– Other: 0.1%

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Kentucky

The federal government has announced $8.1 billion in funds toward Kentucky infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 48.7% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 15.9%
– Broadband internet: 17.4%
– Clean water: 4.3%
– Resilience: 7.5%
– Environmental remediation: 5.0%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.4%
– Parks and conservation: 0.2%
– Other: 0.7%

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Louisiana

The federal government has announced $9.5 billion in funds toward Louisiana infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 57.6% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 10.7%
– Broadband internet: 18.0%
– Clean water: 4.3%
– Resilience: 6.7%
– Environmental remediation: 2.0%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.1%
– Parks and conservation: 0.3%
– Other: 0.3%

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Maine

The federal government has announced $2.8 billion in funds toward Maine infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 54.7% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 11.6%
– Broadband internet: 13.2%
– Clean water: 9.5%
– Resilience: 2.7%
– Environmental remediation: 4.3%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.1%
– Parks and conservation: 0.1%
– Other: 3.9%

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Maryland

The federal government has announced $13.3 billion in funds toward Maryland infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 86.9% (Mostly in passenger and freight rail)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 2.9%
– Broadband internet: 3.5%
– Clean water: 3.6%
– Resilience: 1.7%
– Environmental remediation: 0.7%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.3%
– Parks and conservation: 0.3%
– Other: 0.2%

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Massachusetts

The federal government has announced $8.9 billion in funds toward Massachusetts infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 71.5% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 8.7%
– Broadband internet: 4.3%
– Clean water: 7.0%
– Resilience: 1.6%
– Environmental remediation: 5.9%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.0%
– Parks and conservation: 0.5%
– Other: 0.3%

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Michigan

The federal government has announced $12.3 billion in funds toward Michigan infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 63.3% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 8.1%
– Broadband internet: 18.3%
– Clean water: 6.4%
– Resilience: 2.4%
– Environmental remediation: 0.7%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.3%
– Parks and conservation: 0.4%
– Other: 0.2%

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Minnesota

The federal government has announced $7.5 billion in funds toward Minnesota infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 61.9% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 13.0%
– Broadband internet: 11.8%
– Clean water: 7.7%
– Resilience: 1.8%
– Environmental remediation: 1.0%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.5%
– Parks and conservation: 0.5%
– Other: 1.8%

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Mississippi

The federal government has announced $5.5 billion in funds toward Mississippi infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 49.8% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 6.4%
– Broadband internet: 26.0%
– Clean water: 5.3%
– Resilience: 9.4%
– Environmental remediation: 1.3%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.7%
– Parks and conservation: 0.5%
– Other: 0.7%

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Missouri

The federal government has announced $9.3 billion in funds toward Missouri infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 57.5% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 9.5%
– Broadband internet: 23.2%
– Clean water: 5.5%
– Resilience: 2.1%
– Environmental remediation: 1.5%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.2%
– Parks and conservation: 0.2%
– Other: 0.2%

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Montana

The federal government has announced $6.1 billion in funds toward Montana infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 41.0% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 3.6%
– Broadband internet: 12.8%
– Clean water: 33.6%
– Resilience: 4.8%
– Environmental remediation: 3.0%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.4%
– Parks and conservation: 0.6%
– Other: 0.2%

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Nebraska

The federal government has announced $3.0 billion in funds toward Nebraska infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 57.1% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 9.5%
– Broadband internet: 17.1%
– Clean water: 8.8%
– Resilience: 4.1%
– Environmental remediation: 2.2%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.5%
– Parks and conservation: 0.8%
– Other: 0.1%

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Nevada

The federal government has announced $4.2 billion in funds toward Nevada infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 59.9% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 9.1%
– Broadband internet: 15.7%
– Clean water: 7.7%
– Resilience: 3.3%
– Environmental remediation: 3.4%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.0%
– Parks and conservation: 0.7%
– Other: 0.1%

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New Hampshire

The federal government has announced $1.9 billion in funds toward New Hampshire infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 54.0% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 8.3%
– Broadband internet: 12.4%
– Clean water: 18.1%
– Resilience: 3.7%
– Environmental remediation: 0.9%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.1%
– Parks and conservation: 0.2%
– Other: 2.3%

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New Jersey

The federal government has announced $12.3 billion in funds toward New Jersey infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 77.3% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 4.5%
– Broadband internet: 3.9%
– Clean water: 6.3%
– Resilience: 4.2%
– Environmental remediation: 3.3%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.0%
– Parks and conservation: 0.3%
– Other: 0.2%

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New Mexico

The federal government has announced $5.8 billion in funds toward New Mexico infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 40.9% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 8.2%
– Broadband internet: 18.9%
– Clean water: 21.3%
– Resilience: 7.7%
– Environmental remediation: 1.6%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.2%
– Parks and conservation: 0.6%
– Other: 0.5%

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New York

The federal government has announced $28.2 billion in funds toward New York infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 72.7% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 5.6%
– Broadband internet: 6.2%
– Clean water: 6.0%
– Resilience: 1.8%
– Environmental remediation: 2.3%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.0%
– Parks and conservation: 0.3%
– Other: 5.0%

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North Carolina

The federal government has announced $10.3 billion in funds toward North Carolina infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 60.7% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 6.4%
– Broadband internet: 21.2%
– Clean water: 6.9%
– Resilience: 2.2%
– Environmental remediation: 1.4%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.2%
– Parks and conservation: 0.5%
– Other: 0.6%

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North Dakota

The federal government has announced $3.7 billion in funds toward North Dakota infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 40.4% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 23.3%
– Broadband internet: 4.7%
– Clean water: 13.0%
– Resilience: 16.2%
– Environmental remediation: 1.9%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.3%
– Parks and conservation: 0.0%
– Other: 0.2%

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Ohio

The federal government has announced $13.8 billion in funds toward Ohio infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 65.1% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 10.6%
– Broadband internet: 11.5%
– Clean water: 8.7%
– Resilience: 1.5%
– Environmental remediation: 2.0%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.0%
– Parks and conservation: 0.2%
– Other: 0.2%

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Oklahoma

The federal government has announced $6.4 billion in funds toward Oklahoma infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 57.4% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 5.8%
– Broadband internet: 22.8%
– Clean water: 7.6%
– Resilience: 3.1%
– Environmental remediation: 3.1%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.1%
– Parks and conservation: 0.1%
– Other: 0.0%

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Oregon

The federal government has announced $6.5 billion in funds toward Oregon infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 52.2% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 9.8%
– Broadband internet: 13.7%
– Clean water: 6.9%
– Resilience: 4.9%
– Environmental remediation: 8.5%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.3%
– Parks and conservation: 1.3%
– Other: 2.5%

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Pennsylvania

The federal government has announced $18.1 billion in funds toward Pennsylvania infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 65.0% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 6.1%
– Broadband internet: 9.0%
– Clean water: 5.8%
– Resilience: 6.8%
– Environmental remediation: 6.6%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.1%
– Parks and conservation: 0.2%
– Other: 0.2%

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Rhode Island

The federal government has announced $2.5 billion in funds toward Rhode Island infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 62.1% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 8.2%
– Broadband internet: 6.4%
– Clean water: 12.0%
– Resilience: 5.9%
– Environmental remediation: 0.5%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.0%
– Parks and conservation: 4.3%
– Other: 0.7%

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South Carolina

The federal government has announced $5.5 billion in funds toward South Carolina infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 65.6% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 8.3%
– Broadband internet: 15.5%
– Clean water: 5.8%
– Resilience: 2.4%
– Environmental remediation: 0.5%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.1%
– Parks and conservation: 1.3%
– Other: 0.4%

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South Dakota

The federal government has announced $3.0 billion in funds toward South Dakota infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 57.2% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 5.0%
– Broadband internet: 8.5%
– Clean water: 21.3%
– Resilience: 4.9%
– Environmental remediation: 0.3%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 2.5%
– Parks and conservation: 0.2%
– Other: 0.1%

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Tennessee

The federal government has announced $7.9 billion in funds toward Tennessee infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 59.7% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 15.0%
– Broadband internet: 14.1%
– Clean water: 6.5%
– Resilience: 1.8%
– Environmental remediation: 1.5%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.3%
– Parks and conservation: 0.3%
– Other: 0.8%

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Texas

The federal government has announced $35.0 billion in funds toward Texas infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 59.9% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 16.7%
– Broadband internet: 13.1%
– Clean water: 4.5%
– Resilience: 3.6%
– Environmental remediation: 1.5%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.3%
– Parks and conservation: 0.2%
– Other: 0.2%

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Utah

The federal government has announced $4.8 billion in funds toward Utah infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 60.6% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 7.0%
– Broadband internet: 8.0%
– Clean water: 14.9%
– Resilience: 3.8%
– Environmental remediation: 3.0%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.9%
– Parks and conservation: 1.7%
– Other: 0.1%

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Vermont

The federal government has announced $2.3 billion in funds toward Vermont infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 50.7% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 12.7%
– Broadband internet: 10.8%
– Clean water: 10.0%
– Resilience: 3.7%
– Environmental remediation: 4.7%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 1.3%
– Parks and conservation: 0.4%
– Other: 5.8%

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Virginia

The federal government has announced $11.2 billion in funds toward Virginia infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 63.9% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 8.0%
– Broadband internet: 16.2%
– Clean water: 4.1%
– Resilience: 5.9%
– Environmental remediation: 1.2%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.2%
– Parks and conservation: 0.3%
– Other: 0.3%

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Washington

The federal government has announced $10.3 billion in funds toward Washington infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 59.2% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 8.5%
– Broadband internet: 15.2%
– Clean water: 6.2%
– Resilience: 6.9%
– Environmental remediation: 1.5%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.2%
– Parks and conservation: 0.7%
– Other: 1.5%

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West Virginia

The federal government has announced $5.5 billion in funds toward West Virginia infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 47.3% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 8.6%
– Broadband internet: 24.1%
– Clean water: 5.6%
– Resilience: 2.1%
– Environmental remediation: 11.5%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.0%
– Parks and conservation: 0.1%
– Other: 0.6%

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Wisconsin

The federal government has announced $7.2 billion in funds toward Wisconsin infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 57.0% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 6.7%
– Broadband internet: 19.4%
– Clean water: 13.0%
– Resilience: 2.0%
– Environmental remediation: 1.0%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.4%
– Parks and conservation: 0.3%
– Other: 0.3%

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Wyoming

The federal government has announced $4.1 billion in funds toward Wyoming infrastructure projects. Here’s how they break down:
– Transportation: 34.2% (Mostly in roads, bridges, and major projects)
– Clean energy, buildings, and manufacturing: 44.4%
– Broadband internet: 9.1%
– Clean water: 7.6%
– Resilience: 1.8%
– Environmental remediation: 2.1%
– Climate-smart agriculture: 0.1%
– Parks and conservation: 0.6%
– Other: 0.1%

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The South Florida Bulls and Labaron Philon will duke it out when the Bulls (6-4) play the No. 16 Alabama Crimson Tide (7-3) at Coleman Coliseum on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. ET.

See more info below, including how to watch this game on SEC Network+.

To prepare for this matchup, here’s everything you need to get ready for Wednesday’s college hoops action.

Alabama vs. South Florida: How to watch on TV or live stream

  • Game day: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
  • Game time: 8 p.m. ET
  • Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
  • Arena: Coleman Coliseum
  • TV Channel: SEC Network+
  • Live stream: Fubo – Watch NOW (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Alabama vs. South Florida stats and trends

  • Alabama has a top-25 offense this year, ranking eighth-best in college basketball with 93.1 points per game. On defense, it ranks 326th with 80.9 points allowed per contest.
  • With 38.2 rebounds per game, the Crimson Tide are 27th in the nation. They give up 35.3 rebounds per contest, which ranks 333rd in college basketball.
  • So far this season, Alabama ranks 43rd in college basketball in assists, putting up 17.6 per game.
  • The Crimson Tide rank 79th in the country with 10.3 turnovers per game this season. Meanwhile, they rank 322nd with 9.9 forced turnovers per contest.
  • Alabama ranks fourth-best in college basketball by draining 12.5 treys per game. In terms of three-point percentage, it ranks 137th in college basketball at 34.9%.
  • The Crimson Tide are ceding 7.7 treys per game (189th-ranked in college basketball). They are allowing opponents to shoot 31.4% (113th-ranked) from downtown.
  • Of the shots attempted by Alabama in 2025-26, 46.3% of them have been two-pointers (60.7% of the team’s made baskets) and 53.7% have been from beyond the arc (39.3%).

Alabama vs. South Florida Odds and Spread

  • Spread Favorite: Crimson Tide (-14.5)
  • Moneyline: Alabama (-1250), South Florida (+765)
  • Total: 182.5 points

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Earlier in the season, Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson appeared to be a shoo-in to enter the NFL Draft. In fact, some even felt he could be the first signal-caller off the board.

But circumstances have changed.

Simpson had a tumultuous end to the regular season and put forth a miserable performance against Georgia in the SEC Championship Game, completing just 48.7 percent of his passes in a blowout loss.

Could Simpson’s rough stretch ultimately cause him to stay in school for another year, and if he does, is it possible he could play somewhere other than Tuscaloosa?

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The idea of Simpson foregoing the draft and then entering the transfer portal has been gaining steam. In fact, sources have told Rob Gregson of A to Z Sports that it’s a real possibility.

“If Alabama loses Round 1 (of the CFP) and Kalen DeBoer stays, you have to assume it’s Keelon Russell’s job,” the source told Gregson. “Ty has lost the luster that made him a first-round pick, and he would probably return. He would immediately become the top name in the portal.”

This would be quite a turn of events for Simpson and would be somewhat similar to the move Carson Beck made last year, when he transferred from Georgia to Miami.

Of course, the chances of this happening still seem rather slim. This a rather thin quarterback draft class, with only Fernando Mendoza and Dante Moore truly challenging Simpson. Ergo, Simpson could still be a first-round pick in spite of his recent struggles.

Plus, a strong performance in the CFP could — and almost certainly would — completely alter the trajectory of Simpson and would place him back on a track as a top prospect in the eyes of most.

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The 22-year-old has thrown for 3,268 yards, 26 touchdowns and five interceptions while completing 64.3 percent of his passes in 2025. Pretty solid numbers.

Simpson definitely has good NFL traits, too. He has a strong arm, and while he has only rushed for 98 yards this year, he is athletic enough to have maneuverability and escapability in the pocket. He can also make plays with his legs.

And while he doesn’t have elite size, he isn’t small, either, standing 6-foot-2 and weighing 208 pounds.

The ability is definitely there for Simpson, so it just seems hard to imagine that he would kick the NFL Draft can down the road and return to school … and transfer in the process.

Simpson surely understands how complicated of a process that would be and how it could actually damage his future in the pros.

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The fact that this is a discussion, however, is beyond interesting, especially with Alabama preparing to face Oklahoma in the first round of the CFP this Friday. 



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INTERCEPT Task Force to open first Alabama location

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WIAT) — Operation Light Shine is opening its first INTERCEPT Task Force in Alabama in 2026.

Operation Light Shine is a nonprofit that works to end child exploitation and human trafficking across the country. The nonprofit has five INTERCEPT Task Force locations in Tennessee, Florida, Virginia and Maryland.

The Tuscaloosa location is set to open around February, said Cpt. Phil Simpson of the West Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force.

“This is a huge deal for us,” Simpson said. “We’ll be adding people, equipment and capabilities that we don’t currently have.”

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The West Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force includes agents from the Northport, Tuscaloosa and the University of Alabama police departments as well as the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. The task force receives about 30 tips a week ranging from sextortion to child sexual abuse cases.

“It’s a huge growing trend, and it’s to the point where we needed to add processing capabilities that streamline the process of handling each case, so we can take on more cases,” Simpson said.

The partnership between the West Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force and Operation Light Shine will primarily target Tuscaloosa, but the INTERCEPT Task force will have jurisdiction across the state.

“That’s what’s great about the federal partnerships,” said Operation Light Shine Executive Director Bryan Weight. “We’re able to be nimble and go into other counties and areas, arrest as many offenders as we can and give them maximum sentences.”

The fastest growing major crime in the world is online child sexual abuse, according to the nonprofit.

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“It’s not what it used to be. It’s not a bad guy in a white van,” Weight said. “Right now, that van is parked inside your home, in your kid’s room, holding it in their hand. It’s your kid’s cellphone.”

One reason is because of social media and that nearly everyone of all ages has an electronic device, Weight said. While some online platforms have online encryptions in place to protect their users, it’s protecting the person who is sexually exploiting children, Weight said.

In 2024, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received over 19 million reports about child sexual abuse material.

“This is an epidemic we’re dealing with,” Weight said.

One reason is because of social media and that nearly everyone of all ages has an electronic device, Weight said. Operation Light Shine’s goal is to give parents and the community the tools they need to properly educate their children, so these crimes do not happen in the first place.

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When these crimes happen, law enforcement rely on tips from victims, family, friends and Internet Crimes Against Children. Once a tip or report is made, just like with any crime, officers need enough evidence to obtain a search warrant.

When a warrant is executed, electronics are seized and everything on a device: photos, videos, text messages and the metadata is entered into evidence.

“They can get up to one terabyte, which some people might go ‘Oh, that’s not a lot,’” Weight said. “But if you were to print that, that’s over a 500 million pieces of paper. That’s what we’re seizing every day.”

The time it takes to go through all that information is tedious, Simpson said, and given the nature of these types of cases, it takes a toll on agents.

“That stuff is horrendous, and it stays with them,” Simpson said.

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Operation Light Shine has technology that shows investigators when content has already been flagged for CSAM. The West Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force does not have that technology, which means agents must verify it firsthand.

“It will protect our investigators from having to view as much CSAM as they do,” Simpson said. Thus, the INTERCEPT Task force will also play a positive role in “looking at the mental wellbeing of our investigators and their long-term mental health,” Simpson said.

Operation Light Shine obtains the resources, training, and funding to support local law enforcement and set up INTERCEPT Task Forces because of the donations they receive.



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