Between Two Shovels Ep.8: Michael Quigley (California Alliance For Jobs) - California's $4B Battle

Michael Quigley, Executive Director of California Alliance For Jobs, joins Derek Minnema to discuss the state's massive infrastructure funding challenges and opportunities. From cap and trade reauthorization to decades-delayed water projects, discover the real story behind California's infrastructure priorities.Key Topics Covered:-Cap and trade program generating $4B annually-Sites Reservoir: 45 years in the making, breaking ground by 2026?-High speed rail funding under federal scrutiny-Highway 37 climate-resilient infrastructure project-Public-private partnerships in mega projects-Construction industry employment and opportunitiesTimestamps: 0:00 Introduction and Michael's background 2:10 California Alliance For Jobs 30-year history 4:37 Construction careers and family-supporting jobs 6:21 Cap and trade program explained 9:21 High speed rail federal funding challenges 12:04 Sites Reservoir: California's water infrastructure gap 15:50 Bay Delta tunnels project update 18:20 Industry optimism and P3 opportunities 19:47 Highway 37 elevated toll bridge vision 21:12 Biden administration infrastructure wins 23:09 Next California governor speculation 23:51 CC Myers legacy and innovation 25:35 Closing thoughtsMichael Quigley represents the unique labor-management alliance that has shaped California infrastructure policy for three decades. His perspective offers rare insight into how billion-dollar projects actually get funded and built.Connect with the show and guests for more infrastructure insights.Learn more at https://connectorjpa.comGuest: Michael Quigley, Executive Director at California Alliance For Jobs