Democrats unveil $30bn bill to cancel water debts and bail out utility firms
“We cannot rebuild the strength and resilience of America from the ground up if millions of families lose electricity, water and broadband, we have to keep these essential services turned on if people are going to get back on their feet,” Merkley told the Guardian. “This is like PPE for utilities. If we can get the concept in place, we can later add more funds if needed.” It’s unclear how much is owed to utility companies nationwide, though it is probably significantly more than the $30bn earmarked in the bill. A survey by the California state water board earlier this year found at ...
Source: theguardian.com