On April 5, 2024, a delegation of Utah leaders, including Utah Democratic Party Vice-Chair Oscar Mata, House Minority Leader Angela Romero, former State Senator Scott Howell, and former Democratic Congressman Ben McAdams, visited Washington D.C. to be briefed by the Biden administration on the investments Utah has received under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, which President Biden has used to invest 3.5 Billion Dollars in Utah’s future. Here’s some of the ways President Biden is building up Utah:
- Expanding High-Speed Internet Access: Under President Biden, Utah has received 370.7 Million Dollars to improve internet access for Utah families and businesses.
- Funding UTA: Under President Biden, the Utah Transit Authority received 20 Million Dollars to buy 60 new light-rail vehicles
- Expanding Airports: Under President Biden, Utah Airports received 158.2 Million Dollars in Federal funding.
- Cleaning Up Our Environment: Under President Biden, the Federal Government is investing 37.8 Million Dollars to clean up legacy pollution sites in Utah.
“From investing in our environment to expanding internet access for Utah families, President Biden’s administration is good for Utah,” UDP Chair Diane Lewis said. UDP is committed to supporting President Biden because we know that while Republican politicians waste tax dollars on frivolous lawsuits and impose draconian measures on vulnerable Utahns, President Biden comes through for Utah families.