First Lady Jill Biden Will Visit Alaska on Wednesday

Published at: May 15 2023 - 12:45 / Updated at: May 15 2023 - 12:54

USA's First Lady Jill Biden will be in Bethel, Alaska Wednesday, on a mission to highlight the achievements of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021, reports Alaska Public Media.

Her focus is on the expansion of broadband in the region.

According to her office, this will be the first visit to Bethel by any spouse of a sitting president.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that Biden will highlight authorizes more than $1 trillion in spending over 10 years. Alaska’s share includes at least $3.5 billion in highway projects and $100 million from one of its broadband programs.

All three members of the Alaska congressional delegation voted for the legislation, and Sen. Lisa Murkowski helped write it.

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