Infrastructure

The U.S. Department of Transportation reasonably determined the Florida’s passenger train owners were qualified to receive private activity bond financing.

The deal for the Houston-area beltway builder is expected to come in three large tranches early next year.

Ballard Spahr’s public finance group is increasing in size as it grows beyond traditional tax-exempt financings.

Members of a bipartisan panel appear to agree in principle on a long-term proposal to narrow the state's annual highway funding gap by using more state revenue, adding taxes and fees and lowering annual bonding for transportation.

Opponents to the under-the-radar provision say its harshness could impede the execution of the MTA's new capital program by deterring contractors.

Missouri officials are balking at approving $30 million in state aid to help finance the construction of a Major League Soccer stadium in downtown St. Louis.

A new fiscal plan adopted by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey increases debt service payments by 8% to support large-scale infrastructure efforts.

The Bond Buyer's Paul Burton and Andrew Coen dissect Northeast regional transportation, including the stalled Gateway tunnel project, New York MTA, NJTransit, Penn Station and Connecticut's tolling debate.

The non-profit partner in a $250 million campus apartment complex is suing the university after the school canceled parking and commercial leases.

Reuben R. McDaniel III will head the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York.