The Trump administration needs to broaden the scope in infrastructure investments, writes Sen. John Boozman of Arkansas in a Washington Times article.
Investment should not only fund the traditional three “R’s” of infrastructure: roads, rails and runways. Infrastructure plans for the 21st century must incorporate broadband internet access, modernization of the electric grid and improvements to water infrastructure systems.
An American Society of Civil Engineers study estimates $271 billion in wastewater infrastructure funding is needed over the next 20 years to meet current and future demand. The analysis indicates an additional $1 trillion will be needed over the next 25 years to maintain and expand drinking water services.
Currently, there is a strong bipartisan support to provide a solution. In October 2018, President Trump signed the America’s
