How Inflation Reduction Act Electric Vehicle Incentives Are Driving a U.S. Manufacturing Renaissance ReportNov 22, 2023 How Inflation Reduction Act Electric Vehicle Incentives Are Driving a U.S. Manufacturing Renaissance More than a dozen new incentives enacted through the Inflation Reduction Act, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the CHIPS and Science Act have sent investments in EV manufacturing skyrocketing, resulting in more than 84,000 announced jobs in just the first year of implementation. Nov 22, 2023 Leo Banks
The IPEF Supply Chain Agreement Is a Win for U.S. Industrial Policy ArticleNov 20, 2023 The IPEF Supply Chain Agreement Is a Win for U.S. Industrial Policy The new Indo-Pacific supply chain deal demonstrates how the Biden Administration's new approach to foreign and economic policy furthers its industrial strategy. Nov 20, 2023 Ryan Mulholland
Detroit Mobility and Innovation Corridor ArticleNov 16, 2023 Detroit Mobility and Innovation Corridor This grant provides funding for a project to modernize and update safety features on Michigan Avenue, one of the most important downtown transportation corridors in Detroit, Michigan. Nov 16, 2023
Expanding High-Speed Internet in Arizona’s Tribal Lands ArticleNov 16, 2023 Expanding High-Speed Internet in Arizona’s Tribal Lands This investment provides funding to expand broadband connectivity for several Native American Tribes in Arizona. Nov 16, 2023
Port of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Site Development ArticleNov 16, 2023 Port of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Site Development The Port of Green Bay in Wisconsin has received funding to expand onto the site of a former power plant; the transformation includes the removal of coal piles and other items left from the power plant, and ships will be able to both load and unload cargo at the new port. Nov 16, 2023
Pennsylvania Fern Hollow Bridge Repair Project ArticleNov 16, 2023 Pennsylvania Fern Hollow Bridge Repair Project This grant provided the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation with the necessary funds to repair the Fern Hollow Bridge after its unexpected collapse. Nov 16, 2023
Pennsylvania Lehigh Valley International Airport Terminal Connector ArticleNov 16, 2023 Pennsylvania Lehigh Valley International Airport Terminal Connector This grant provided funding for the improvement of services and efficiency of TSA screening in the Lehigh Valley International Airport in Pennsylvania. Nov 16, 2023
The Inflation Reduction Act Has Transformed Transportation Decarbonization, With Major Implications for EPA Vehicle Standards ReportNov 7, 2023 The Inflation Reduction Act Has Transformed Transportation Decarbonization, With Major Implications for EPA Vehicle Standards Investments in clean vehicles have transformed the auto sector and enabled even more ambitious EPA emissions standards. Nov 7, 2023 Leo Banks
Leveraging Renewable Energy Investments for Rural Development ReportNov 6, 2023 Leveraging Renewable Energy Investments for Rural Development The U.S. Department of Energy requires developers applying for all the agency’s grant and loan programs to craft a community benefits plan, with the goal of leveraging public investments into broadly shared benefits in the communities where projects are sited. Nov 6, 2023 Mark Haggerty, Anastasios Chryssikopoulos
Point: Strong Prevailing Wage Standards Help Grow the Economy In the NewsOct 19, 2023 Point: Strong Prevailing Wage Standards Help Grow the Economy In an InsideSources op-ed, Karla Walter argues why the Biden administration’s support of prevailing wage standards will help grow the middle class. Oct 19, 2023 InsideSources Karla Walter
The Biden Administration’s Policy Wins Are Creating Opportunities and Building Equity Across the Board for Latinos ArticleOct 13, 2023 The Biden Administration’s Policy Wins Are Creating Opportunities and Building Equity Across the Board for Latinos The Biden administration’s historic investments support Latinos and have advanced racial equity for all Americans. Oct 13, 2023 Gaby Blanco, Rafael Medina, Mariam Rashid
What’s Next for Student Loan Borrowers? VideoOct 12, 2023 What’s Next for Student Loan Borrowers? After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Biden’s plan to cancel up to $20,000 in student loan debt per borrower in June 2023, the Biden-Harris administration is working hard to deliver relief to student loan borrowers. Oct 12, 2023 Madison Weiss, Stephanie Hall, Sara Partridge, 5 More Charlie Schuyler, Ronnie Rivera, Hai-Lam Phan, Toni Pandolfo, Madalyn Reagan
Following the Money: Untangling U.S. Prescription Drug Financing ReportOct 12, 2023 Following the Money: Untangling U.S. Prescription Drug Financing This report discusses how money flows through the pharmaceutical ecosystem and how policymakers should address high prices. Oct 12, 2023 Sam Hughes, Nicole Rapfogel
Tioga Marine Terminal Access and Capacity Enhancements Project ArticleOct 6, 2023 Tioga Marine Terminal Access and Capacity Enhancements Project This grant provides funding for a project to improve and modernize PhilaPort in Philadelphia, the largest refrigerated port in the nation. Oct 6, 2023
Michigan Hemlock Semiconductor Expansion Project ArticleOct 6, 2023 Michigan Hemlock Semiconductor Expansion Project This investment by Hemlock Semiconductor Operations will expand the company’s polysilicon manufacturing operations and likely create more than 170 jobs. Oct 6, 2023
Indie Michigan Semiconductor Expansion ArticleOct 6, 2023 Indie Michigan Semiconductor Expansion Indie Semiconductor is building an engineering design center at its existing facilities in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Oct 6, 2023
Algoma South Breakwater Pier Repair ArticleOct 6, 2023 Algoma South Breakwater Pier Repair This grant provides funding for a project to rebuild the 100-year-old Algoma South Breakwater Pier in Wisconsin. Oct 6, 2023
The Future of Student Debt Relief: What To Expect Next ArticleOct 6, 2023 The Future of Student Debt Relief: What To Expect Next With the student loan payment pause ending in September 2023, this column helps to answer questions borrowers may have about what the Biden-Harris administration is doing to pursue debt relief and what to expect in the upcoming negotiated rulemaking that will take place from October through December 2023. Oct 6, 2023 Sara Partridge, Madison Weiss
6 Ways Bidenomics Is Delivering for Young People ArticleOct 5, 2023 6 Ways Bidenomics Is Delivering for Young People The Biden administration’s actions to strengthen the economy are helping ensure young people have a brighter future. Oct 5, 2023 Jessica Vela, Crystal Weise
The Biden Administration Economic Agenda’s Impact on Latinos Past EventOct 4, 2023 The Biden Administration Economic Agenda’s Impact on Latinos Join the Center for American Progress for an event exploring how the Biden administration is making smart investments to create more opportunities for Latinos to build a more inclusive economy. Oct 4, 2023 Frances Colón, Laura Rodriguez, Emmy Ruiz
How the Inflation Reduction Act Can Improve Lives and Livelihoods in Florida ReportOct 3, 2023 How the Inflation Reduction Act Can Improve Lives and Livelihoods in Florida Leaders in the Sunshine State have an opportunity to tap into Inflation Reduction Act funding to invest in clean energy, build climate-resilient communities, create good jobs, lower household costs, and improve the lives of Floridians. Oct 3, 2023 Auburn Bell, Cathleen Kelly, Yoca Arditi-Rocha, 1 More The CLEO Institute
Testimony on the Impact of the COVID-19 Response on the Economy TestimonyOct 2, 2023 Testimony on the Impact of the COVID-19 Response on the Economy Bobby Kogan, senior director of Federal Budget Policy at the Center for American Progress, filed written testimony before the U.S. House Oversight and Accountability Committee’s Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs; this testimony is in support of the macroeconomic fiscal policy taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing recession. Oct 2, 2023 Bobby Kogan
Executive Summary: A Whole-of-Government, Society-Wide Approach to Tackling the Opioid Crisis Fact SheetSep 21, 2023 Executive Summary: A Whole-of-Government, Society-Wide Approach to Tackling the Opioid Crisis This fact sheet summarizes a recent Center for American Progress report outlining the need for a whole-of-government, society-wide approach to addressing the complex challenges posed by the opioid overdose epidemic. Sep 21, 2023 Trinh Q. Truong, Debu Gandhi, Jill Rosenthal, 5 More Marquisha Johns, Mariam Rashid, Dan Restrepo, Akua Amaning, Cleo Bluthenthal
Protecting Vulnerable Public Lands Could Address U.S. Outdoor Recreation Needs ReportSep 20, 2023 Protecting Vulnerable Public Lands Could Address U.S. Outdoor Recreation Needs New analysis illustrates how the Bureau of Land Management’s proposed Public Lands Rule and related conservation actions can help bridge the nature gap for underserved communities and meet surging demand for parks and outdoor recreation. Sep 20, 2023 Drew McConville, Sam Zeno
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