News Briefs: Jackson Targets Extensive Federal Funding to Address Water Crisis

The City of Jackson, Mississippi, is taking an active stance in responding to its current water crisis. The mayor’s office has its sights on over $100 million in federal funding that will be immediately available to advance efforts to repair, upgrade and modernize the city’s drinking water and wastewater infrastructure. Earlier this year, $5 million was provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers through the Infrastructure Investment Jobs Act. Congressman Bennie Thompson and Sens. Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith successfully included $20 million in supplemental appropriations in Congress’ Continuing Resolution on Sept. 30. These funds will come directly to the