How has the Biden Administration helped Wisconsin?
- Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Implementation: The Biden-Harris Administration is actively implementing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, resulting in $2.8 billion in funding for Wisconsin. Over 170 projects, including roads, bridges, public transit, clean water, and internet, have been identified for funding.
- Transportation Investment: Wisconsin is set to receive approximately $2.4 billion for transportation, addressing issues such as 979 bridges and 1,949 miles of highways in poor condition. The state has received $2.1 billion in announced funding to date for roads, bridges, roadway safety, and major projects.
- High-Speed Internet: The law invests $65 billion nationwide for affordable high-speed internet, with Wisconsin receiving a minimum of $100 million. Over 301,000 households in Wisconsin now have affordable high-speed internet, and $5 million has been allocated for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program.
- Clean Water Investment: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law allocates $151 million to Wisconsin for clean and safe water projects. This includes funds for lead pipe and service line replacement, addressing PFAS chemicals, and improving overall water infrastructure.
- Public Transit and Clean Energy: The law makes historic investments in public transit, allocating $599 million to Wisconsin over five years. Additionally, over $10 billion is invested in clean public transit and school buses. The law also invests in clean energy, allocating approximately $115.7 million to Wisconsin for clean energy, energy efficiency, and power.