The U.S. Senate on Tuesday passed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package aimed at improving the nation's dilapidated roads and bridges while funneling money into transit, broadband and more.

The legislation negotiated by the White House and a group of senators, including Ohio Sen. Rob Portman, has been hailed as a rare bipartisan effort in a contentious political climate. Portman and Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown both supported the package and say it will usher in badly-needed funding for Ohio. 

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