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Biden administration unveils transportation projects set to boost vulnerable Dem states

The Biden administration announced 166 new federal grants to fund projects from the bipartisan infrastructure bill passed into law last year, including upgrades to bridges and roads in key battleground states.

Several of the projects will provide a boost for vulnerable Democratic senators facing competitive challenges in this year’s election, including projects going to Georgia, Nevada and Arizona.

Sen. Maggie Hassan, New Hampshire Democrat, picked up $19.5 million in funds for her state to go towards efforts to mitigate the effects of snowfall.

Georgia received funding to support its main transportation authority in Atlanta.

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