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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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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – Members of the House Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee heard from more than a dozen people in their Wednesday morning meeting about whether the state should close its primary elections or keep them open.

Closed primaries would mean only registered republicans can vote in republican primaries, and only registered democrats can vote in democratic primaries.

“Closed primaries protect the voice of the people who are truly invested in the party’s vision,” said Carol Johns, secretary of Alabama’s Republican Party, who spoke in favor of HB541.

Alabama voters currently do not have to declare a political party affiliation when registering to vote.

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Other public speakers disagreed with the idea.

Some said that they feel the open primaries give them the flexibility to choose the candidates that most align with their views rather than selecting a single political party.

“I’m not Democrat, not Republican, I am an unaffiliated voter who defended everything that you stand for,” said Andrew Newby, a former Marine who spoke in opposition to HB541. “I’m not allowed to vote in this state. That defies reasoning.”

The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Ernie Yarbrough (R-Trinity), said he wants to discourage anyone from voting in primaries with the intention of bringing unqualified candidates to the general election.

“My bigger concern here is that we have closed primaries so that everyone gets to choose the party that they want to vote for, and the candidate, the nominee that they vote for, reflects the party’s values,” he said.

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However, the committee’s democratic members, including Rep. Chris England (D-Tuscaloosa), pushed back on the idea.

“If this bill passes, in order to participate, I got to pick a party before I pick a candidate,” he said.

While there are states that already have closed primaries, Rep. England said he is against the idea for any state.

“It’s the antithesis of what democracy is supposed to be about,” he said.

The committee did hold a vote on House Bill 541 after the public comment. Chairman Rep. Matt Simpson (R-Daphne) said that the committee will hold a final vote on the bill during a special meeting Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. central.

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – Wednesday is “Prevention Day” at the state Capitol, an effort to continue drops in substance abuse in Alabama.

The day is dedicated to raising awareness about the work and the systems in place to prevent more people from using and becoming addicted to controlled substances.

For the second year in a row, prevention professionals from across Alabama will connect at the Capitol to hear inspiring stories from young people, community partners, and those in the field of prevention. The group will also meet with lawmakers to share priorities, and feature young people leading prevention efforts in their schools.

Prevention Day at the Capitol starts at 9 a.m.

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday granted clemency to a man on death row who was scheduled to be executed Thursday even though he did not personally kill anyone.

Ivey commuted Charles “Sonny” Burton’s death sentence to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Burton, 75, was convicted of capital murder for the shooting death of Doug Battle during a 1991 robbery. Another man, Derrick DeBruce, shot Battle after Burton had left the building.

The 1991 murder and legal proceedings

The shooting occurred Aug. 16, 1991, during a robbery at an AutoZone auto parts store in Talladega. Doug Battle, a 34-year-old Army veteran and father of four, was shot and killed after entering the store during the robbery.

Before they went inside, Burton said if anyone caused trouble in the store that he would “take care of it,” according to testimony.

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As the robbery was ending, Battle entered the store. He threw his wallet down, got onto the floor and exchanged words with DeBruce. LaJuan McCants, who was 16 at the time, testified that Burton and others had left the store before DeBruce shot Battle in the back.

A jury convicted DeBruce and Burton of capital murder and both were sentenced to death. During closing arguments, a prosecutor argued Burton was “just as guilty as Derrick DeBruce, because he’s there to aid and assist him.” Prosecutors pointed to the statement about handling trouble as evidence that Burton was the robbery leader. Burton’s attorneys have disputed that he was the leader.

DeBruce had his death sentence overturned on appeal after a court agreed that he had ineffective counsel. DeBruce was resentenced to life imprisonment and later died in prison.

Ivey’s reasons for granting clemency

Ivey said she “cannot proceed in good conscience with the execution of Mr. Burton” when the triggerman had his sentence reduced to life imprisonment.

“I believe it would be unjust for one participant in this crime to be executed while the participant who pulled the trigger was not,” Ivey said in a statement. “To be clear, Mr. Burton will not be eligible for parole and will rightfully spend the remainder of his life behind bars for his role in the robbery that led to the murder of Doug Battle. He will now receive the same punishment as the triggerman.”

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It is only the second time the Republican governor, who has presided over 25 executions, has granted clemency to a person on death row.

“The murder of Doug Battle was a senseless and tragic crime, and this decision does not diminish the profound loss felt by the Battle family. I pray that they may find peace and closure,” Ivey said.

A mix of praise and criticism

The governor’s decision drew a mix of praise and criticism.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said he was “deeply disappointed” in the action and said he believes Burton’s execution should have gone forward. Marshall said Burton organized the armed robbery that led to Battle’s death. He said “longstanding Alabama law recognizes accomplice liability, as has every judge that has touched this case over three decades.”

“There has never been any doubt that Sonny Burton has Douglas Battle’s blood on his hands,” Marshall said.

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Alice Marie Johnson, whom President Donald Trump had tapped last year as his “pardon czar,” praised Ivey. She said the governor “showed what courageous and common sense leadership looks like.”

“By commuting the death sentence of Charles “Sonny” Burton, she ensured that justice — not technicalities — guides the most serious decision a state can make,” Johnson wrote on social media.

Other Republican governors have granted clemency where there were concerns the person scheduled to be executed was the less culpable defendant. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt last year commuted the sentence of Tremane Wood to life, matching the sentence of his brother who confessed to the murder.

What happens next

Burton will be moved off of Alabama’s death row, where he has been imprisoned since 1992. However, it is unclear when that will happen. A spokesperson for the Alabama Department of Corrections did not immediately return an email seeking comment.

Burton will spend the rest of his life in prison since he doesn’t have the possibility of parole.

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