Infrastructure's the talk of the town with a new $1 trillion federal infrastructure bill just signed into law. The intent is to send new financial support to states and local governments to upgrade roads, bridges, transit and transportation systems. Where will that investment be spent in Michigan? Find out at the year's last IPPSR Public Policy Forum on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021 at noon. This is an IPPSR Zoom production.
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The nation's new Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act carries to Michigan needed resources for maintenance and upkeep of essential infrastructure like roads, bridges, schools, water and water systems, public transportation, dams, railways and energy systems. Infrastructure helps power the state’s economy, attracts new business opportunities and engages citizens in work that builds Michigan as a national leader. How are communities positioning themselves to invest in essential infrastructure? How will additional financing provide valuable resources for communities facing pandemic recovery?
IPPSR’s Public Policy Forum panelists will discuss not only the recently passed initiative to improve the nation’s infrastructure, but also its impact alongside the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 earmarking an estimated $4.4 billion for Michigan’s state, county, city and tribal governments.
Our IPPSR Public Policy Forum speakers:
- Eric Scorsone, Director, center for local government, finance and policy, MSU Extension, Michigan State University
- See Dr. Eric Scorsone's publications:
- An Institutional Perspective on Unemployment Insurance Programs: Historical Debates and Future Policy Reforms in the Coronavirus Recession
- Economic resilience after the Great Recession: an examination of unreserved fund balance in Michigan counties
- Opinion | Now is the time to address Michigan fiscal policy
- Opinion | With Michigan at a crossroads, here’s a roadmap for Lansing
- See Dr. Eric Scorsone's publications:
- Eric Frederick, Vice President for Community Affairs, Connected Nation-Michigan
- See more information about Vice President Eric Frederick
- Mark Polsdofer, Policy Advisor, Michigan Department of Transportation
- See more information about Policy Advisor Mark Polsdorfer
See Public Policy Forum agenda and bios for all speakers.
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