Biden administration invests $115 million to fix Jackson, Mississippi's water infrastructure.

President Joe Biden announced an initial investment of $115 million in Jackson, Mississippi's water infrastructure, which suffered a catastrophic breakdown last year. The funding will come from the 2022 omnibus spending bill, which includes a total of $600 million for the city's water system. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan called the funding a "significant shot in the arm" and said it would go towards stabilizing the system, plugging leaks, and ensuring safe, affordable drinking water for all residents. The Biden administration has made improving water infrastructure a priority through its Investing in America agenda.