Demings Looks for Credit Following Hurricane Ian

Demings Looks for Credit Following Hurricane Ian

The bill was enacted a year ago.

Jackson Bakich
Jackson Bakich
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October 14, 2022

Following the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, politicians around the state of Florida were quick to take action. Whether that was sending out pertinent information to those affected by the storm, or actually going out and helping those in need, Florida politicians stepped up to the plate. At the same time, Rep. Val Demings (D-FL) want to make sure the people know that her efforts are noticed.

“Today Rep. Val Demings (FL-10) highlighted $53 million for bridge repair and traveler safety and $42 million for electric vehicle infrastructure coming to Florida through competitive grants funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which she helped pass through Congress,” stated a Demings press release.

According to the release, the infrastructure bill has allotted $70 million in funding for 2,400 bridge repairs nationwide, mitigate flooding, and 11,000 projects to “improve driver, cyclist, and pedestrian safety.”

“When we invest in middle-class America, when we invest in people who have to go to work every day, America does better. Every Floridian should be able to get where they need to go safely and quickly,” said Val Demings.

Demings’ press release comes at a time in which she is looking to challenge Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) for his Senate seat within the next month on November 8th.

She says that she’s proud of what the bill has accomplished so far.

“With more than half of American car sales predicted to be electric within eight years, it’s critical that we built a transportation network that is efficient and reliable so that every Floridian, including those in rural areas, will have the freedom to buy the kind of vehicle they want and to know that our infrastructure will be ready to support them. I’m proud to have joined with Republicans and Democrats to pass this bipartisan law and will keep fighting for Florida families,” stated Demings.

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Jackson Bakich

Jackson Bakich

Born in Orlando but raised in Lake County, Florida, Jackson Bakich is currently a senior at Florida State University. Growing up in the sunshine state, Bakich co-hosted the political talk radio show "Lake County Roundtable" (WLBE) and was a frequent guest for "Lake County Sports Show" (WQBQ). Currently, he is the Sports Editor of the FSView and the co-host of "Tomahawk Talk" (WVFS), a sports talk radio program covering Florida State athletics in Tallahassee.

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