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This Resolution urges the Illinois General Assembly and the Governor's Administration to fulfill their commitment to the Rebuild Illinois program, which is the state's largest capital construction initiative. Enacted in 2019, Rebuild Illinois is a $45 billion, six-year plan designed to repair and improve the state's infrastructure, including roads, bridges, public transit, clean water systems, rural broadband, and schools. The program aims to create jobs, particularly prevailing wage jobs, and promote economic opportunities for all Illinois residents through initiatives like Illinois Works, which focuses on increasing minority participation in construction trades. The Resolution acknowledges the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the state's economy and transportation revenue, which has affected projected funding for Rebuild Illinois, and highlights the economic benefits of infrastructure investment, noting that every dollar spent returns $1.57 to local economies. It also references the American Rescue Plan as a source of economic relief for the state.