By Governor Pete Ricketts, Nebraska.Gov
For the sake of Nebraska’s next generation, we should find ways to spend responsibly for years to come. That includes this year, when we have the unique task of deciding how to spend funds Nebraska received as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. It’s imperative that these ARPA dollars go toward one-time projects. This is one-time money and must be spent as such. Otherwise, we risk growing government spending at an untenable rate. These funds can help our state better recover from COVID’s economic impact, strengthen public health and safety, and continue to invest in our skilled workforce. This is an excellent opportunity to fund infrastructure projects across our state that will benefit Nebraskans for generations to come. Read more here.
MORE NEBRASKA NEWS
- Nebraska chamber, members of legislature talk priorities for 2022, News Channel Nebraska
- Previously Posted: Infrastructure funding eyed as path to development of Nebraska’s workforce, Lincoln Journal Star
- Participating ImagiNE businesses eligible for workforce, infrastructure loans, Nebraska TV
NEBRASKA BROADBAND
- Nebraska Broadband Bridge Program moves forward, Siouxland News
LINCOLN, Neb. — A big move to get accessible broadband to rural parts of the state as the Nebraska Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved an order that awards 60 grants totaling nearly $18 million from the Nebraska Broadband Bridge Program. The program will provide up to $40 million over two grant cycles for the deployment of broadband networks. - Nebraska Broadband Bridge Act (LB388)
- Broadband Legislation in Nebraska, Nebraska Department of Economic Development
MORE INFRASTRUCTURE NEWS & OPINION
- Axne meets with local mayors to discuss infrastructure bill dollars, Daily Nonpareil
- The bipartisan infrastructure bill is huge for rural Colorado, by U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, Sterling Journal-Advocate
- Senator Kyrsten Sinema talks with ABC15 on implementation of infrastructure funds in Arizona, ABC15 Arizona
THE “OTHER” INFRASTRUCTURE BILL – BUILD BACK BETTER
- Manchin can support the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund by backing Build Back Better Opinion contributed by Dianna Perdue, Secretary of the National Black Lung Association, The Hill
- Previously Posted: United Mine Workers of America statement on Build Back Better legislation