Who understands the status of the Infrastructure bill? And how can Dems run on it?

[SleeplessinSoCal]

I don't fully understand the status or the implementation of it. Nobody is talking about it. It's "bipartisan". But that term no longer really applies during our current takeover of anti-democratic entities like Russia and the GOP. It should be promoted by all as its "bipartisan". And it should have lots of "sunshine" as the funds aren't distributed until after the midterms.

I googled around and this re: PA came up:

Gov. Wolf Announces $199 Million Investment in Water Infrastructure Projects in 11 Counties
April 20, 2022

ENVIRONMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE, PRESS RELEASE, PUBLIC HEALTH
Governor Tom Wolf today announced the investment of $199 million for 13 drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and non-point source projects across 11 counties through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).

“Ensuring the reliability of our most precious infrastructure is vital to the road to recovery for many of our communities,” said Gov. Wolf. “As we prepare for much-needed increases in federal and state resources, like those in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that will bring more than $240 million to Pennsylvania next year alone for clean water infrastructure, I am confident that these projects will pave the way for successful growth and revitalization.”

Then there's stuff, which is clearly the place where the theft off all those tax dollars can be found. I found this article (which I can't copy and paste) that makes the matter even muddier, but helps to explain why everything is made way too complicated.

https://www.wvnews.com/news/around_the_web/aecom-introduces-infrastructure-investment-and-jobs-act-digital-solution/article_0b353e1a-6fc7-5dc3-acfe-365681b09070.html

[doc03]

1. Ohio Rep. Bill Johnson (R) was in Cadiz Ohio a couple days ago taking credit for a

$2 million sewer project from the infrastructure bill that he voted against.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

2. There has to be a cut and paste attack on the people do that.

It is as regular as the rising sun. The question is why they win elections. Maybe exposing them as hateful, self serving traitors could tilt a few more elections our way.

[madville]

3. I had forgotten about it already

The vast majority of people probably have also, it’s not really something people will consider in their daily lives when there is $4+ gas and grocery prices are way up.

[In It to Win It]

4. I forgot about it too

[SleeplessinSoCal]

5. But it's really vital to keep the country operational and competitive.

How have we become so disconnected from matters that keep us functioning?

I tend to think the emergence of Fox News was the turning point.

[madville]

7. It's pretty boring though

It’s probably not in the top 20 of issues voters care about.

[SleeplessinSoCal]

8. Can you post the list you have of the top 20 voting concerns?

I'm curious if I agree with even 50%.

[madville]

9. Infrastructure doesn't even get 1%

- Economy
- Inflation
- Oil/Gas prices
- Food prices
- Climate Change
- Pollution
- Crime/Violence
- Russia/Ukraine
- Racial Justice
- COVID
- Police Brutality
- Poverty
- Unemployment/Jobs
- Federal Debt
- Taxes
- Healthcare
- Social Security
- Education
- Student Loan Debt
- Gun Control

Infrastructure is routinely below all those in polling of the issues.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

6. Perfect example of how government should be run like businesses are

Provide pointed, brief, cogent status!

Provide pointed, brief, cogent status!

Provide pointed, brief, cogent status!