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Incentivize domestic computer chip production, not mandate
Q: What is the Biden Administration saying about incentives to the technology manufacturing?A: America invented the semiconductor industry. At one point we made in America all the chips that we needed to consume.
But over time that has left our shores in search of cheap labor in Asia. Now we find ourselves extremely vulnerable. What the president is saying is, we ought to get back into the business of making chips in America.
Q: Are you mandating domestic production?
A: No, we're not mandating domestic production.
We want to make chips in America, so we are incentivizing companies to do that, creating jobs every step of the way.
Source: CBS Face the Nation 2021 interview of Secretary of Commerce
, Oct 31, 2021
Fixed roads and bridges; now let's do public transportation
In the last four years, we've fixed more than 100 roads and bridges, and right now, we're fixing another 100. Now, just imagine what Rhode Island would look like if we improved our trains, buses, and public transit the same way we've tackled fixing
our roads and bridges. Imagine a day when high speed commuter rail connects Providence to Boston; when electric buses powered by solar panels zip through dedicated bus lanes. That's within our grasp right now.
Source: 2020 Rhode Island State of the State address
, Jan 14, 2020
RhodeWorks: fix highways ad 12n0 bridges
We passed the most comprehensive infrastructure program in recent history. It's no secret, that our roads and bridges are some of the worst in the country. But now, because of RhodeWorks, we're fixing our highways. By the end of this year, we'll have
started or completed repairs on nearly 120 bridges: a visible sign that we are rebuilding Rhode Island together. And in the process, we're putting thousands of Rhode Islanders to work in good jobs that don't require a college degree.
Source: 2017 State of the State address to Rhode Island Legislature
, Jan 17, 2017
Sustainable funds for RIPTA; revolving funds for roads
Rhode Island spends more on its roads and bridges per lane mile than almost any other state, yet we are consistently ranked among the worst in the country. 70% of Rhode Island roads are in poor or mediocre condition. Rebuilding Rhode Island's roads and
bridges will put people to work in the short term, while ensuring that we have the infrastructure we need to be competitive for years to come. As governor, Gina will:- Allow cities and towns to immediately upgrade their worst roads and
bridges through low-interest loans in an expanded Municipal Road and Bridge Revolving Fund, a program she helped create as Treasurer.
- Establish a Road and Bridge Funding Formula to pay for ongoing maintenance so that our local roads never become as
deteriorated and dilapidated as they are now.
- Establishing a stable, sustainable funding formula for RIPTA that is less reliant on a gas tax, a source of revenue that actually decreases as more Rhode Islanders choose to take the bus.
Source: 2014 R.I. Gubernatorial campaign website, GinaRaimondo.com
, Nov 4, 2014
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