Share this article Share this article WASHINGTON, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ The American Public Works Association (APWA) applauds President Joe Biden for introducing his American Jobs Plan. This robust 8-year, $2.25 trillion proposal is very encouraging to the more than 30,000 members of APWA who are responsible for designing, building, operating, and maintaining the nation s vast infrastructure network. Today, President Biden kicks off a welcome, and much needed conversation with the Congress, our citizens, and the men and women of public works, stated the Association s CEO Scott D. Grayson, CAE. Our members are specifically interested in the proposed $620 billion investment in our nation s transportation infrastructure to include roads, bridges, transit, and electric vehicles, as well as the $45 billion to remove lead pipes, and the $66 billion offered to provide grants and low-cost loans to states, territories, tribes, and additional investment to strengthen our rural wastewater and well systems. APWA also appreciates the President s support for workforce development programs through his proposing $100 billion of investment in this important area.
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