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It’s Time for States to Invest in Infrastructure

Elizabeth C. McNichol | August 10th, 2017


State investment in transportation, public buildings, water treatment systems, and other forms of vital infrastructure is key to creating good jobs and promoting full economic recovery. States should reject the flawed economic growth strategy of cutting taxes and offering corporate giveaways, and instead identify and make investments in infrastructure that provide the foundation for a strong economy. It’s a good time for states to make those investments.

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economic analysis, infrastructure, planning and management