LINCOLN- Almost a year after the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure and Jobs Act was signed into law, $1.2 billion is finally headed to Nebraska. Around $904 million of the funds has already been allocated to repair and maintain Nebraska's roads, bridges, and other related projects.

The new law will also give Nebraska $75 million to provide and treat clean water across the state, as well as $28.4 million to replace lead pipelines. $37.1 million will also go towards improving public transportation options, and around $35.4 million towards clean energy and power.

Nebraska was also awarded an extra $90 million for the purpose of improving infrastructure resilience against extreme weather events, climate change, and other hazards. $68 million of those funds will come through the Army Corps of Engineers for flood mitigation. The White House identified nearly 110 separate projects in the state, and has helped work to allocate the awarded funds to best suit the needs of Nebraska.

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