Infrastructure
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Spanberger unveils new plan to lower Virginians’ energy costs
The Democratic nominee for governor rolled out an energy plan aimed at making the cost of living more affordable in Virginia.
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Trump tariffs add millions in costs to Dominion wind farm project
Dominion Energy projects that President Donald Trump’s tariffs will add $500 million to the cost of a major Virginia offshore wind project that the energy giant expects to complete by the end of 2026.
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Virginia agency says Richmond water crisis was ‘completely avoidable’
Richmond may have broken state law related to public water, according to a notice from the Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Drinking Water.
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Biden sets 10-year deadline for cities to replace lead pipes and make drinking water safer
A decade after the Flint water crisis raised alarms about the continuing dangers of lead in tap water, President Joe Biden is setting a 10-year deadline for cities across the nation to replace their lead pipes.
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Opinion: We must help communities that have been left behind, no matter who wins in November
In this op-ed, Justin Maxson and Sarah Jaynes advocate for prioritizing federal investments to uplift all communities and ensure widespread economic benefits.
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Hampton Roads, Stafford County road improvements coming thanks to Biden’s infrastructure law
As of April 2024, there has been $10 billion in Biden’s infrastructure law funding announced in Virginia for 353 projects, with $6.9 billion for transportation improvements and $1.8 billion for high speed internet.
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This federal program is saving Virginians money on their internet–here’s how to sign up
About 429,000 households in Virginia have enrolled in President Biden’s Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides discounts on internet bills.
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Major passenger rail improvements are on their way to Virginia
Virginia is making big moves towards improving passenger rail service and access. Political leaders from across Virginia convened recently for an event in northern Virginia to announce $729,000,000 in federal funding secured for Transforming Rail in Virginia (TRV) projects. Additionally, the board of directors of the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority voted unanimously to take a…
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Biden wants to replace all lead pipes in Virginia within 10 years
The proposed rule would require utility companies to locate and dig up roughly 188,000 lead pipes statewide within 10 years to ensure clean drinking water for Virginians and to protect children’s health.
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Two years in, here’s what Biden’s infrastructure law has done for Virginia
In Virginia, $8.4 billion in funding has been announced with over 240 specific infrastructure projects identified for funding. Nearly $6 billion will go to transit upgrades,, and another $290 million for clean water and water infrastructure.
