Infrastructure

Moving Montgomery Forward with Gigabit Speed Networks

January 18, 2020

Problem The current absence of a high-speed, ultra-secure, and interconnected network prevents Montgomery County from reaching its economic growth potential by investing in a vibrant life sciences community. Solution County Councilmember Riemer has proposed that the county government help facilitate the creation of a high-speed, secure, and interconnected fiber network […]Hans Riemer | County Councilmember | Montgomery County, MD 2014 Challenge Finalist

ETOPIA: Statewide Broadband Expansion

January 18, 2020

Problem In our expanding digital world, broadband access has become a critical infrastructure for consumers and businesses alike to remain economically competitive. Solution Senator Unger is proposing to create an inventory and mapping of broadband availability around the state of West Virginia, to develop a framework for increasing and upgrading […]John Unger | Senate Minority Leader | Martinsburg, WV

West Coast Infrastructure Exchange

January 18, 2020

Problem The West Coast states face a $1 trillion infrastructure financing gap over the next 30 years. The Great Recession and slow economic recovery have strained the tax revenues of state and local governments, widening the already well-documented infrastructure investment gap. Solution The West Coast Infrastructure Exchange (WCX) was created […]Tobias Read | State Treasurer | Statewide, OR 2014 Challenge Winner

Bottom Up Water Planning

January 18, 2020

Problem Changing climate conditions, population growth, and agricultural innovation are placing significant strains on water management systems. Finding a way to more effectively set public policy for water planning is critical. Solution In Texas, Rep. Johnson has helped lead the way to implementing a regional approach to water planning. Beginning […]Eric Johnson | Mayor | Dallas, TX

Preservation First

January 18, 2020

Problem Michigan is struggling to find resources to fix its crumbling roads and public support for spending more money on transportation infrastructure is dwindling unless government can show that these projects are sustainable. Solution Rep. Townsend has proposed legislation this year to require that any jurisdiction seeking to use state […]Jim Townsend | Former Representative | Royal Oak, MI

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Press Release: Gov. Inslee & Microsoft President Brad Smith Join NewDEAL Forum to Launch Climate Agenda

August 17, 2020

For Immediate Release: August 17, 2020 Contact: Jonathon Dworkin, 202-660-1340 x5, jonathon@newdealleaders.org Gov. Inslee & Microsoft President Brad Smith Join NewDEAL Forum to Launch Climate Agenda Policymakers and leading experts develop state and local solutions to combat global warming, grow a clean economy, and protect communities Washington, DC – As the national […]

NewDEAL Forum Urges Immediate Broadband Access Funding from Congress

July 28, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2020 Contact: Jonathon Dworkin, 202-660-1340 x5 NewDEAL Forum Urges Immediate Broadband Access Funding from Congress Co-chairs of Forum’s Education Policy Group stress alarming learning loss for students without access to high-speed home internet Washington, D.C. – Emphasizing that COVID-19 has the potential to set-back […]

NewDEAL Forum Launches COVID Recovery Group to Propose Systemic Policy Changes

July 7, 2020

NewDEAL Forum Launches COVID Recovery Group to Propose Systemic Policy Changes Renewing America Task Force will recommend state/local policies to rebuild country in stronger, more equitable way Washington, D.C. – The NewDEAL Forum today launched the Renewing America Task Force to identify and promote the most effective state and local […]

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Infrastructure

Moving Montgomery Forward with Gigabit Speed Networks

ETOPIA: Statewide Broadband Expansion

West Coast Infrastructure Exchange

Bottom Up Water Planning

Preservation First

Recent News

Press Release: Gov. Inslee & Microsoft President Brad Smith Join NewDEAL Forum to Launch Climate Agenda

NewDEAL Forum Urges Immediate Broadband Access Funding from Congress

NewDEAL Forum Launches COVID Recovery Group to Propose Systemic Policy Changes

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