Rob Werner: Why Congress’s infrastructure deal will help New Hampshire state lead a new clean energy economy

In August, the Senate Budget Committee announced they had reached a deal with Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on a $3.5 trillion reconciliation package. This deal is a vital development to ensure Congress delivers bold infrastructure investments across the country. Given the enormity of the climate crisis, environmental injustice, and economic inequality, we believe this should represent a floor not a ceiling for federal investments. But it alone presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to modernize our economy, lift up communities across New Hampshire, and finally tackle the climate crisis.

As New Hampshire citizens return to our jobs, schools, friends, and families we know we cannot just go back to the way things were. That’s why we are asking you to support Congress’ major infrastructure investments and call for bold federal climate action.