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Federal funding
Economy
U.S. State Leaders Hustle to Fast Track Solar and Wind Projects Before Federal Credits Expire
"For renewable energy developments, the tax credits have brought project costs down 30-50%, said Mike O’Boyle, acting policy team director with Energy Innovation, a nonpartisan climate and energy think tank."
Economy
The major projects New Jersey is spending federal infrastructure funding on [MSN/Truck Parking Club]
Analysis of federal spending on NJ infrastructure projects
Economy
NJ receives millions of federal dollars for water quality upgrades [NJ Spotlight]
"Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are receiving millions of dollars in new funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve drinking water quality, upgrade...
Economy
1-out-of-5 New Jersey bridges need repairs with hundreds rated ‘structurally deficient’ [NorthJersey.com]
This article from Debbie Waldyer at NorthJersey.com makes some important points about the state of bridges in New Jersey:
New Jersey has nearly 7,000...
Economy
Infrastructure Investment: How is NJ Benefiting So Far? [New Jersey Business Monthly]
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), passed by Congress in 2021, is underway as projects to build roads, bridges, rail systems, and tackle...
Economy
Can Infrastructure Spending Really Stimulate the Economy? [Investopedia]
Infrastructure spending is spending on transportation, power, and water facilities are public goods that benefit everyone in the economy. Government provision of these goods...
Climate Resilience
State and Local Governments Face Persistent Infrastructure Investment Challenges [Pew]
This article from Pew Trusts discusses the persistent challenges faced by state and local governments in the United States regarding infrastructure investment. Despite spending roughly half...