Biden poured money into public works. But will that help Harris in Michigan?

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law allocated roughly $1.2 trillion for roads, bridges, ports, water, and broadband across the country.

But the political payoff for Democrats in Michigan and other swing states may be close to nothing.

Voters are more focused on inflation, which many economic experts agree this legislation contributed to, but did not cause.

Infrastructure has bipartisan support to Washington , but it may be chronically underfunded by Washington .

The IIJA is the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s ” but a majority in both chambers voted against it.

Some Republicans who voted “no” have attended ribbon-cutting ceremonies for these projects, touting the benefits to their districts.

Some local officials across Michigan say the IIJA cash influx is expediting projects that had previously been put off.

The IIJA program commits $42 billion to help homeowners who have been underserved by private providers because of their income or geography.

The goal is to have all of America connected by 2030 , but funding won't reach specific projects until next year .

Voters often assume that things like smoother roads or better school buses are in the purview of local officials.