As president, Bernie will:
Provide targeted regional economic development. Communities especially in need of assistance during our transition to a clean energy economy will be eligible for an additional funding for economic development investments through regional commissions and authorities. Our federal regional commissions make targeted economic development investments in rural America. These commissions have funded projects that enhance workforce competitiveness, build and repair infrastructure, and increase community capacity like broadband projects, clean drinking water, organic farming, and energy efficiency.
An additional $5.9 billion in funding will be distributed as follows:
- $2.53 billion for the Appalachian Regional Commission
- $506.4 million for the Delta Regional Authority
- $304 million for the Denali Commission
- $405 million for the Northern Border Regional Commission
- $94 million for the Southeast Crescent Regional Commission
- $2.02 billion for Economic Development Assistance Programs
- Infrastructure investments for impacted communities. We will provide $130 billion for counties impacted by climate change with funding for water, broadband, and electric grid infrastructure investments.
Source: Sanders
The Green New Deal – Bernie Sanders
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