ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando International Airport hosted a major new conference in its new Terminal C on Friday afternoon.

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The conference highlighted President Joe Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure bill.

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The White House infrastructure coordinator was joined by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, Sen. Vic Torres and unionized airport workers.

Photos: Orlando International Airport spotlights impact of Biden’s infrastructure bill

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Orlando International Airport spotlights impact of Biden’s infrastructure bill

They spoke about how the bill will benefit Central Florida and the Sunshine State as a whole.

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Billions of dollars will be coming to Florida thanks to an infrastructure law.

Airports will share $1.2 billion for upgrades.

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Another $16 billion is earmarked for highways, bridges and public transit projects.

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