Orange County Pushes for Infrastructure Funding | Irvine News

Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews Orange County business leaders are sounding the alarm as federal transportation funding threatens to expire this September—urging Congress to act before it’s too late. This isn’t just about potholes; it’s about keeping the region’s economy running smoothly, with billions already invested in roads, transit, and rail under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Recent wins include nearly $54 million for California road repairs, including the 91 Freeway. Now, the BUILD AMERICA 2025 Act could unlock even bigger investments—with faster environmental reviews and rules for self-driving trucks. Businesses say reliable infrastructure is the foundation for growth, and without it, housing and workforce development could stall. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f171d3999c895cb1