Owens and Findley request infrastructure funds for Senate District 30 and House District 60

By Shannon Weidemann (McKone) on Monday, June 21st, 2021 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories

ONTARIO – (Information released from Senator Lynn Findley) A few weeks ago, Rep. Mark Owens and I submitted six million dollars in funding requests for critical infrastructure in Senate District 30 and House District 60 through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA).

We worked closely together and alongside local leaders to research and learn which projects are most needed and that would provide the greatest benefit to our communities. These infrastructure improvements are critical to the future of our region.

In total, Oregon should receive an estimated $4 billion allocated to various government jurisdictions such as counties, city, tribal governments, as well as at a legislative district level. Each Oregon House member is able to direct $2 million and each senator $4 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds toward their communities’ needs. The aid is part of President Biden’s $1.9 trillion federal relief package passed by Congress in March to offset economic damages from the pandemic.We will find out in the coming weeks whether the funding has been granted for these projects.