Stories Tagged as
Infrastructure
Can we learn something from German investment after reunification?
Nov 7, 2019
On the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, we're contrasting that economic picture with the steep economic division in the U.S. today.
The economic issues Native American voters care about most
by
Kimberly Adams
and Rose Conlon
Aug 19, 2019
The first presidential forum on Native American issues happened this week.
People are finding ways to get their potholes filled
by
Ben Bradford
May 13, 2019
From vigilantism to crude graffiti, how civilians are fixing their streets.
Life on America's rivers
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
May 10, 2019
"They hate her when they're with her and they miss her when they're gone" said Melody Golding, author of a new book about America's riverboat pilots.
Are public-private partnerships the answer to our crumbling infrastructure?
by
Erika Beras
Apr 30, 2019
Democratic leaders with meet with President Trump Tuesday to discuss a comprehensive infrastructure package
High water on the Mississippi River means less barge cargo
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Liz Sanchez
Apr 29, 2019
Barge line president talks about dealing with flood conditions and his trip to Capitol Hill.
Budget deal includes funds for rural broadband expansion
by
Ben Bradford
Feb 15, 2019
Efforts to expand broadband service in rural areas got a boost from the budget bill approved this week on Capitol Hill. Under the deal, the Department of Agriculture will receive $550 million to support broadband infrastructure in rural, underserved areas. It’s estimated that almost 30 percent of rural residents are without broadband compared to less […]
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The future of American infrastructure might lie in public-private partnerships
Feb 6, 2019
The promise of investment in "cutting-edge" technology came out of this year's State of the Union.
Will Trump’s State of the Union address reset the debate on infrastructure?
Feb 5, 2019
The president pushed a big infrastructure plan at his last year and may do so again tonight.
Extreme cold is hard on the country's infrastructure
by
Ben Bradford
Feb 1, 2019
The extreme cold that gripped a large part of the country this week is beginning to let up, but not without leaving some damage in its wake.