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As the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act nears its 18th month on the books, the White House reports continued progress in rolling out the historic $1.2 trillion from the five-year measure. State and industry officials continue to welcome the IIJA's hefty funding but they note that persistent inflation has made construction materials more expensive.
They also say that after funding is announced, the processes to turn discretionary grant awards into obligated funding and also to gain permits to enable construction to start can take too long.