
November 16, 2023 Washington, D.C. – State legislators and economic development leaders from three states were in Washington D.C. on Wednesday to discuss investments from the Biden administration for infrastructure, manufacturing, domestic energy and curbing inflation. “It’s an honor to be here with other leaders from North Dakota, Nebraska and South Dakota. To really talk about the Inflation Reduction Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act and the ways in which South Dakota families are and will be benefiting from this legislation.” – State Senator Reynold Nesiba
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, not supported by Thune, Rounds or Johnson, is already delivering results for the people of South Dakota. To date, $2.2 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding has been announced and is headed to South Dakota with over 251 specific projects identified for funding. Since the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed, approximately $1.5 billion has been announced for transportation to invest in roads, bridges, public transit, ports and airports. Roughly $337 million has been announced for clean water and water infrastructure. South Dakota received $207.2 million to connect everyone in the state to reliable highspeed internet and, as of today, more than 21,000 South Dakota households are already saving on their monthly internet bill due to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. In addition to infrastructure investments, several South Dakota processing plants have received USDA funding, creating stability in the food chain and supporting local producers through small and midsize processing plants. “Today was a great opportunity for us to come to the White House and learn a little bit more about the efforts that are happening to help South Dakota grow and improve.” – State Senator Shawn Bordeaux
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