Building Infrastructure That Supports Opportunity, Equity, and Sustainability ReportJun 28, 2021 Building Infrastructure That Supports Opportunity, Equity, and Sustainability Generating a robust economic recovery that facilitates inclusive prosperity, redresses past harms, and advances national climate goals will require reforming federal infrastructure programs, which were not originally designed to meet these objectives. Jun 28, 2021 Kevin DeGood
Rural Broadband Investments Promote an Inclusive Economy ArticleJul 12, 2021 Rural Broadband Investments Promote an Inclusive Economy Jul 12, 2021 Caius Z. Willingham, Areeba Haider
The Compound Benefits of Greening School Infrastructure ReportMay 17, 2021 The Compound Benefits of Greening School Infrastructure May 17, 2021 Elise Gout, Jamil Modaffari, Kevin DeGood
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
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
What kind of transportation future do we want? In the NewsNov 8, 2023 What kind of transportation future do we want? In an op-ed published by Route Fifty, Kevin DeGood explains the potential risks that integrating autonomous vehicles could pose if pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable users are not prioritized. Nov 8, 2023 Route Fifty Kevin DeGood
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
The I-35 Expansion in Austin, Texas Shows Why States Should Never Control Their Own Environmental Review Process In the NewsOct 30, 2023 The I-35 Expansion in Austin, Texas Shows Why States Should Never Control Their Own Environmental Review Process Kevin DeGood explains how a little-known loophole in federal law allows states like Texas to rubber-stamp their own environmental reviews—even when projects are harmful. Oct 30, 2023 Streetsblog USA Kevin DeGood
2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Past EventOct 25, 2023 2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Join the Center for American Progress as we celebrate 20 years of innovative policy solutions and look boldly forward to a progressive future. Oct 25, 2023
A Flawed Environmental Analysis Underpins I-35 Expansion in Austin, Texas ArticleOct 10, 2023 A Flawed Environmental Analysis Underpins I-35 Expansion in Austin, Texas Instead of supporting the expansion of I-35, Austin should redirect funds toward expanding public transportation to provide residents with robust alternatives to driving. Oct 10, 2023 Kevin DeGood
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
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
Fact Sheet: Implementing America’s Clean Energy Future Fact SheetSep 14, 2023 Fact Sheet: Implementing America’s Clean Energy Future This fact sheet provides recommendations for how states and local governments, federal agencies, and other interested parties can work together to advance climate leadership at the state and local levels. Sep 14, 2023
Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice Tackling Climate Change and Environmental Injustice We pursue climate action that meets the crisis’s urgency, creates good-quality jobs, benefits disadvantaged communities, and restores U.S. credibility on the global stage.
Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Restoring Social Trust in Democracy Democracy is under attack at home and abroad. We must act to ensure it is accessible to all, accountable, and can serve as a force of good.
Building an Economy for All Building an Economy for All Economic growth must be built on the foundation of a strong and secure middle class so that all Americans benefit from growth.
Advancing Racial Equity and Justice Advancing Racial Equity and Justice We apply a racial equity lens in developing and advancing policies that aim to root out entrenched systemic racism to ensure everyone has an opportunity to thrive.