Bipartisan Solutions to Rebuild America’s Infrastructure
The Problem Solvers Caucus released a new report of bipartisan policy recommendations to build a strong, successful 21st Century infrastructure network for America.
Apr 26th, 2021
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The Problem Solvers Caucus Infrastructure Working Group was created to analyze policies and find points of bipartisan consensus to address the enormous need for new infrastructure and the current backlog of deferred maintenance facing our country. The Working Group explored issues including but not limited to our highways, roads and bridges, transit and railways, ports and airports, water and sewer systems, energy systems and the power grid, and broadband and communications networks.
Mon April 26, 2021 - National Edition
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Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) senior vice president of government and industry relations Kip Eideberg issued the following statement applauding the Problem Solvers Caucus on its new report of bipartisan policy recommendations to build a strong, successful 21st century infrastructure network for America: Americans are ready for a transformational investment in our nation s infrastructure so we can grow our economy, improve our quality of life and protect our environment for the generations to follow, said Eideberg. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers applauds the 58 Republicans and Democratic members of the Problem Solvers Caucus for putting forward a set of bipartisan and commonsense policy solutions that will address today s challenges and capture future opportunities.
SPM NEWS 4.19.21 - 3:04PM
The Iowa Department of Public Health reported no new deaths due to complications of COVID-19 and about 170 new cases, with two more in Woodbury County. The 14-day test positivity rate in Woodbury County is 6.1%
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Siouxland District Health announced plans for the next large-scale vaccination clinic on April 27th at the Siouxland Expo Center. The clinic’s hours from 4:15 until 6:30 p.m. are geared toward people who need appointments outside regular business hours. The appointments are open now and available for anyone 16 years for their first dose.
There are 800 doses of the Pfizer vaccine available. People can schedule online through Siouxland District Health or by calling (712) 234-3922.
STRONG SALES: U.S. farm equipment is in its eleventh month of increased sales. Tractor sales ride 11-month high, retailers get new leadership, scientists make pumpkin disease progress, and Farm Credit Illinois awards 29 scholarships.
Apr 19, 2021
Equipment sales still growing
Farm tractor sales in the U.S. have continued to grow for 11 straight months, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. March marked the eleventh month of growth for the industry.
“It’s not just the length of time of this growth streak, but the size of growth that makes me feel optimistic this will continue past the 12-month mark,” says Curt Blades, AEM.
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The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced its commitment to a set of national policy priorities to revitalize the infrastructure systems that move the American economy. This new affirmative vision for U.S. infrastructure will be called “Rebuild With Purpose: An Affirmative Vision for 21st Century American Infrastructure.”
The report outlines how infrastructure can continue to build long-term American competitiveness. It is not tied to current political cycles, legislative calendars, or which elected officials fill the country’s legislative chambers and executive mansions. The purpose of the report is to recommend shared priorities for a forward-looking national vision, justify them with rigorous research, and use those priorities to craft high-level strategies to inform policy change.