Joseph Robinette Biden

“ In Kentucky, there is an estimated $453 million gap in what schools need to do maintenance and make improvements and 50% of residents live in a childcare desert. The American Jobs Plan will modernize our nation’s schools and early learning facilities and build new ones in neighborhoods across Kentucky and the country. Manufacturing: Manufacturers account for more than 18% of total output in Kentucky, employing 255,000 workers, or 614% of the state’s workforce. ”

“ The American Job’s Plan will invest $300 billion to retool and revitalize American manufacturers, including providing incentives for manufacturers to invest in innovative energy projects in coal communities. ”

“ The President is calling for $50 billion to improve the resiliency of our infrastructure and support communities’ recovery from disaster. Drinking Water: Over the next 20 years, Kentucky’s drinking water infrastructure will require $8.2 billion in additional funding. The American Jobs Plan includes a $111 billion investment to ensure clean, safe drinking water is a right in all communities. Housing: In part due to a lack of available and affordable housing, 128,000 renters in Kentucky are rent burdened, meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on rent. ”

“ Kentuckians who take public transportation spend an extra 60.1% of their time commuting and non-White households are 6.2 times more likely to commute via public transportation. 15% of trains and other transit vehicles in the state are past useful life. The American Jobs Plan will modernize public transit with an $85 billion investment. Resilient Infrastructure: From 2010 to 2020, Kentucky has experienced 26 extreme weather events, costing the state up to $10 billion in damages. ”

“ Across the country, hundreds of thousands of older adults and people with disabilities are in need of home and community-based services. The President’s plan will invest $400 billion to help more people access care and improve the quality of caregiving jobs. ”