Maine and North Carolina Legislatures Take Action for National Infrastructure Bank

On March 11 in Augusta, Maine the Legislature unanimously approved a joint resolution from Sen. David Miramant, D-Camden,

calling on the U.S. Congress to develop and fund a National Infrastructure Bank. SP 297, "Joint Resolution Memorializing The President Of The United States And The United States Congress To Establish A National Infrastructure Bank," was presented by Miramant in front of the full Senate Chamber. Local news coverage can be read here.

In North Carolina, Rep. Shelly Willingham introduced HR 266, which includes the following language:  "Whereas, North Carolina has the 18th highest share of interstate bridges rated in poor or structurally deficient condition in the nation, and 21% of the State's interstate bridges are in need of repair or replacement. Over the next decade, the North Carolina Department of  Transportation has funds available for 17% of the needed projects and new funds are projected to decline; the State needs $17-26 billion over the next 20 years to fund drinking water and wastewater systems; and North Carolina needs to build over 900,000 new affordable housing units. A new high-speed rail system from Atlanta to Washington, D.C., would transform travel in North Carolina".