During the August recess Senate Democrats’ bipartisan infrastructure bill dominated local coverage in key Senate battlegrounds. Senators Cortez Masto, Hassan, Kelly and Warnock barnstormed their states highlighting the local jobs and economic benefits the bill will deliver — while Republicans faced a wave of criticism for opposing this historic, bipartisan legislation.
See for yourself:
AZ – Arizona Republic (Opinion): Sinema and Kelly helped the Senate act before a crisis. Why that matters
AZ – KOLD: Infrastructure bill brings billions to Arizona, Tucson
AZ – KOLD:
“Under the infrastructure bill the feds will cut the Arizona Department of Transportation a nearly five and a half billion dollars check… and $110 billion for roads and bridges will help some long time needed shelved projects Tucson could not otherwise afford.”
AZ – KPNX:
“Kelly spoke to reporters after promoting the Senate infrastructure plan to carpenters union members in West Phoenix with U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh.”
AZ – KTAR:
@Griselda Zetino: HAPPENING NOW- Sen. Mark Kelly and Labor Secretary Martin Walsh tour the job training programs at the Carpenters Local 1912 in Phoenix. They’re also here to discuss how the Senate-approved infrastructure bill will spur job creation throughout Arizona. @KTAR923
AZ – Nogales International: Letter: Senate came through on infrastructure
AZ – KAWC: Opinion: Mayor Gerardo Sanchez: San Luis Port of Entry Needs Modernization
AZ – Gila Herald: Senator Mark Kelly tours Graham and Greenlee counties
AZ – Eastern Arizona Courier: Senator Kelly visits Graham and Greenlee counties
FL – Tampa Bay Times (Editorial): Senate infrastructure plan a boost for Florida
FL – WLRN: Florida Senators Voted Against Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill. But What Would It Bring To The State?
FL – WFTX:
“Despite the promise of millions of jobs and better communities––including in Florida––Florida’s two senators Republicans Rick Scott and Marco Rubio voted against the infrastructure bill.”
FL – Sun Florida Sun Sentinel: Florida in line for billions in infrastructure spending
GA – Atlanta Journal Constitution: The Jolt: GOP to Senate after road, airport, and lead pipe bill: ‘RINOs!’
GA – Atlanta Journal Constitution: ‘No and no.’ Why Georgia GOP Senate contenders oppose infrastructure, budget plans
GA – Capitol Beat News Service: US Senate approves infrastructure bill with more than $11B headed to Georgia
GA – Stars and Stripes: Infrastructure Bill Contains Highway Expansion to Connect 12 Military Bases in Five Southern States
GA – WRDW: Warnock comes to Augusta to promote infrastructure plan
GA – WFXG:
“Senator Warnock visited the Augusta transit facility and the Augusta regional airport. Warnock said the transit part of the bill is expected to provide around 1.5 billion dollars for Georgia. He says at least 25 million will go towards the Augusta area. He says physical mobility and economic mobility go hand in hand.”
GA – WTOC: Sen. Warnock talks impact of infrastructure bill on Georgia
GA – AJC: US Sen. Raphael Warnock hears from Latino business owners
GA – All On Georgia: Bipartisan Provision Led By Senators Warnock and Cruz to Create High Priority Corridor Linking Key Georgia Military Communities Included in Senate-Passed Jobs and Infrastructure Bill
GA – 11Alive:
“Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock beginning his Jobs for Georgia tour today.”
NV – Reno Gazette Journal: Nevada set to receive $3 billion under Senate-approved bipartisan infrastructure bill
NV – KOLO:
“Senator Cortez Masto: It’s about jobs at the end of the day. It’s about good paying jobs, long term. Things that are good for our economy and being prepared and being able to embrace that new technology for the 21st century. “
NV – KOLO: Senator Cortez Masto says infrastructure bill will impact Nevadans’ lives
NV – AP: Cortez Masto lauds infrastructure bill’s clean energy boost
NV – Las Vegas Review Journal: Cortez Masto: Infrastructure bill will bring jobs, growth
NV – Las Vegas Review Journal: Cortez Masto hopes to steer Nevada’s transportation into the future
NV – Las Vegas Sun (Editorial): Senate infrastructure bill’s Western water provisions worthy of passage
NV – Northern Nevada Business Weekly: In Reno visit, Cortez Masto touts infrastructure bill to business leaders
NV – Tahoe Daily Tribune: Nevada senator holds transportation roundtable with Tahoe stakeholders
NV – KLAS: Culinary union, Latino community hit Laxalt on infrastructure stance, Trump ties
NH – New Hampshire Union Leader: Bipartisan infrastructure bill that NH senators helped negotiate clears Senate
NH – WMUR: NH senators say $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill could be beneficial for Granite State economy
NH – Seacoast Current: Hassan Shows How NH Benefits From Infrastructure Bill
NH – Reuters: U.S. Democrats ride trains, buses to spotlight spending push
NH – Portsmouth Herald: ‘Game-changer’: Sen. Hassan touts infrastructure bill and how it could help Hampton
NH – Eagle Times: Hassan stresses need for additional infrastructure funds in Claremont visit
NH – Union Leader: NH coastal communities may benefit from infusion of federal funds
NH – Eagle Times: At Manchester roundtable, Hassan warns of growing threats
NH – Eagle Times: Hassan visits Salem, talks infrastructure
NH – WMUR:
“Senator Maggie Hassan held a meeting yesterday with local organizations that have been targeted by cyber attacks. She discussed elements in the infrastructure bill that she says would provide important tools to ward off threats.”
NC – Spectrum News One:
“It’s a big investment for the state and one that mayors across the state have been pushing for…that money is going towards things like roads, bridges, airports, trains, & broadband internet…the three Republican candidates looking to replace Senator Burr are all opposed to this bill.”
NC – News & Observer: Senate passes bipartisan infrastructure deal. Here’s why Burr and Tillis voted yes.
OH – Cleveland Plain Dealer: Republican Ohio candidates bash infrastructure bill championed by the senator they want to succeed, Rob Portman
OH – Cincinnati Enquirer: Opinion: Rejection of infrastructure bill disqualifies GOP Senate candidates
OH – The Truth Toledo: Toledo Leaders Slam Republican Senate Candidates for Attacking Infrastructure Bill
PA – Philadelphia Inquirer: Biden’s infrastructure bill gave us a preview of a key clash in Pa.’s 2022 Senate race. Here’s what we learned.
PA – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: White House: Pennsylvania would receive billions from infrastructure bill
PA – WXPI: Local, state Democrats praise $1T infrastructure bill
PA – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: ‘Something we must do’: Pennsylvania Democrats voice support for federal infrastructure bill
WI – Wisconsin Examiner: Wisconsin mayors say Johnson neglected his job during infrastructure debate
WI – WTMJ:
“That money would be spent over 5 years to fix roads, bridges, add broadband internet, repair water pipes, and make other public works improvements. Senator Baldwin voted for the bill, Senator Ron Johnson voted against the spending.”
WI – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Tammy Baldwin is a yes, Ron Johnson a no on infrastructure package
WI – Spectrum News: How infrastructure bill would help Wisconsin farmers
WI – Wisconsin Examiner: Johnson says he didn’t read infrastructure bill
WI – The Cap Times: Opinion | Sen. Ron Johnson failed Wisconsinites with vote against infrastructure bill
WI – News8000: Wis. Farmers Union President Darin Von Ruden rips Johnson for voting against infrastructure bill
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