In the upcoming session, it’s imperative we address the vast infrastructure needs facing our state, which continues to grow at an unprecedented rate. Idaho’s nearly $2 billion budget surplus and $1 billion from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (and more from the federal infrastructure plan) can provide timely investment opportunities for transportation, education, broadband, water and electrical grids, housing, …
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Idaho State Capitol – On Wednesday, a bill to create a fund for bridge maintenance and replacement passed the house floor. It previously passed the house 52-18. The bill allocates money to the transportation expansion and congestion mitigation program and establishes the bridge maintenance and replacement program fund. The goal of this legislation is to repair dilapidated bridges across the …
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Idaho is a very popular place to live and, as a result, it is at the top of the fastest-growing states in our nation. Many Idaho cities are experiencing unprecedented population influxes, and there’s no sign that is going to change anytime soon. With more people comes a larger demand on all of our resources and infrastructure. Preparing for the …
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