November 16, 2023Washington, D.C. – State legislators and economic development leaders from threestates were in Washington D.C. on Wednesday to discuss investments from theBiden administration for infrastructure, manufacturing, domestic energy and curbinginflation. “It’s an honor to be here with other leaders from North Dakota, Nebraskaand South Dakota. To really talk about the Inflation Reduction Act and the BipartisanInfrastructure Act and the ways in which South Dakota families are and willbe benefiting from this legislation.” – State Senator Reynold Nesiba
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, not supported by Thune, Rounds orJohnson, is already delivering results for the people of South Dakota. To date,$2.2 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding has been announced and isheaded to South Dakota with over 251 specific projects identified for funding.Since the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed, approximately $1.5 billion hasbeen announced for transportation to invest in roads, bridges, public transit,ports and airports. Roughly $337 million has been announced for clean waterand water infrastructure. South Dakota received $207.2 million to connecteveryone in the state to reliable highspeed internet and, as of today, more than21,000 South Dakota households are already saving on their monthly internetbill due to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. In addition to infrastructureinvestments, several South Dakota processing plants have received USDAfunding, creating stability in the food chain and supporting local producersthrough small and midsize processing plants. “Today was a great opportunityfor us to come to the White House and learn a little bit more about the effortsthat are happening to help South Dakota grow and improve.” – State SenatorShawn Bordeaux
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