Using Federal Funds to Create Local Infrastructure Jobs
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2022
Level
City or Town, National, State
State(s)
California, New York, Washington
Policy Areas
Community Development, Economic Justice, Transportation & Mobility
Underemployment and limited local job opportunities in economically disadvantaged areas require targeted solutions. This report outlines how localities should leverage federal funds to implement local hire programs and project labor agreements to create infrastructure jobs using federal funds. These initiatives aim to promote economic development and address racial equity by reducing employment disparities.