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$9B coming for Mass. waterways, roads, more By Christian M. Wade BOSTON — Billions of dollars in federal money is headed to Massachusetts under a $1 trillion infrastructure bill signed by President Joe Biden on Monday. Biden said the measure will create jobs across the country by disbursing billions of dollars to state and local governments to fix crumbling bridges and roads, and… Read more »

Infrastructure bill signed by Biden allocates at least $9 billion to Mass., and transportation advocates have ideas on how to spend it By Neya Thanikachalam and Taylor Dolven When President Biden signed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill Monday, he opened the door for Massachusetts to receive more than $9 billion in federal money — with billions more in additional… Read more »

UMass Lowell researchers showcase innovations to improve soldier protection By Kaitlin Mulkerin LOWELL — From new materials for transparent body armor to a sensor on drones for use as a way finder underground, UMass Lowell researchers showcased their innovations created to improve soldier protection and effectiveness in the field. Held Friday, the day after Veterans Day, the “HEROES… Read more »

In Visit to Methuen’s Little Sprouts, U.S. Rep. Trahan Calls for Passage of Build Back Better Act By WHAV Staff Congresswoman Lori Trahan used a visit yesterday of Little Sprouts Early Education and Child Care in Methuen to highlight the need for the child care investments included in the proposed federal Build Back Better Act. Trahan, joined by Executive Director of the Massachusetts… Read more »

Big bucks headed from DC to fix sewer systems By Christian M. Wade BOSTON — Local governments could get a windfall of federal funding to fix aging outfalls that spew sewage into the Merrimack River and other waterways. A $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, awaiting President Joe Biden’s signature, includes major federal investments in roadways, bridges, railways and… Read more »

Mass. to get windfall for infrastructure needs By Christian M. Wade BOSTON — Money to fix crumbling roads and bridges. Better public transit. More electric cars on the road. Expanded broadband and cleaner drinking water. On Friday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, sending it to President Joe Biden for his signature. The measure,… Read more »

Mass. aid in infrastructure bill could surpass $9 billion By Chris Lisinski As U.S. House Democrats push to bring cornerstones of President Joe Biden's domestic spending agenda forward for votes as soon as Friday, Massachusetts may be closer to receiving more than $9 billion toward its roads, bridges, water systems and other infrastructure needs. A breakdown provided by Congresswoman… Read more »

Trahan calls for 'building back better' at Women in Business luncheon By Mike Labella HAVERHILL — U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan was in Haverhill on Monday where she advocated for President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better Act — especially for its funding for child care and family medical leave. Trahan, D-Westford, was the featured speaker at the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual Women… Read more »

House Votes To Posthumously Award Congressional Gold Medal To Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo, 12 Other Service Members BOSTON (CBS) – The House of Representatives voted Monday night to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to 13 U.S. service members, including Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo of Lawrence, who were killed in an August suicide bombing in Afghanistan. The… Read more »

Warren, Markey, McGovern, Trahan Tell Tenet CEO: ‘Come to Worcester and End This Crisis’ WASHINGTON DC – Today, October 21, United States Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward J. Markey, along with Chairman James P. McGovern and Congresswoman Lori Trahan, led the entire Massachusetts congressional delegation in sending a letter to Tenet Healthcare (Tenet) urging Dr. Saum Sutaria, Tenet’s… Read more »