The White House on Monday officially released a 55-page proposal for President Trump’s long-awaited infrastructure overhaul.
The plan puts forth a framework for lawmakers to craft legislation that for a $1.5 trillion infrastructure package that would focus on public-private partnerships and funding from state and local governments.
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…….“The plan is structured around four goals: generate $1.5 trillion for an infrastructure proposal, streamline the permitting process down to two years, invest in rural infrastructure projects and advance workforce training.”
As much as $50 billion would go toward rural projects, including improvements to transportation, broadband, water and sewer systems, as well as upgrades for power grids and flood management.
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