What's in the Infrastructure Bill That Passed

Democrats block government funding bill for 12th time

Democrats block government funding bill for 12th time after marathon floor protest

Democrats who blocked the House-passed bill say they won’t fund the government until Trump and Republican leaders in Congress negotiate over the expiration of enhanced health insurance subsidies, GOP...

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Democratic senator gives marathon speech ahead of 12th vote on funding bill

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Senate holds 12th vote on GOP funding bill to end shutdown

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Merkley holds Senate floor for record-breaking 22-hour marathon

“Americans are standing up because the President is not a king, the law is not a suggestion, and the Constitution is not optional,” Sen. Merkley said.

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Marathon Senate speech highlights mounting tension as shutdown hits Day 23. Live updates

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Government shutdown live updates; Jeff Merkley gives marathon speech; latest Senate vote

E&E

Panel clears PHMSA bill with provisions for CO2, hydrogen pipelines

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee cleared bipartisan legislation Wednesday to reauthorize the nation’s pipeline safety regulator unanimously after adding drone inspection language and rejecting a contentious amendment on carbon capture.

Mass Transit

OR: Oregon Transportation Deal Highlights Growing Infrastructure Costs

Oregon passed a transportation spending bill during a special legislative session. The regular session ended without a deal on a bigger package, when Democratic leaders failed to secure enough votes. Leaders say the new bill leaves many needs unmet and another solution will be needed in the coming years.

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Here's what's in Illinois' $50.6B six-year infrastructure plan

Illinois unveiled its latest six-year, $50.6 billion infrastructure plan for the state's roads, bridges, railways, airports and more. The plan spans all 102 counties and includes $32.5 billion over six years for roads and bridges, including $25.7 billion for the state system and $6.8 billion for the local system.

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Is AI really making electricity bills higher? Here’s what the experts say

Lindsey Martin’s electricity bill reached a record-high $314 in July, she said in a TikTok. In the video’s more than 4,000 comments, many users reported similar power-bill spikes.