Infrastructure

The sponsor of a bill to create a state infrastructure bank says it would leverage public-private partnerships to generate money for transportation projects.

In his waning days, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel won approval for several development projects and a new money GO issue.

A bill moving through the state legislature would wrest the airport from the city's control and place it under a state authority.

The $11 million in tax exempt bonds that financed the construction of the K through 6 school are being paid off by the owner of the apartment building developed on part of the 1.67-acre site.

Bond Buyer Northeast Regional Editor Paul Burton explores the state's hot-button issues including pension liability and tolling. Chip Barnett hosts.

New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, with disparate challenges, set the tone for effective planning, said Kroll.

House lawmakers weren't willing to go as far as Mike DeWine in raising gas taxes.

The governor announced a $4.5 billion, four-year infrastructure resilience initiative, for which he needs lawmakers to approve a natural gas drilling tax.

Shawn Wooden expects his proposal to fix to state teachers’ pension system to kick-start an agenda that includes infrastructure, improved returns and financial literacy.

The Florida Development Finance Corp. said another meeting will be scheduled to finish taking public comment on financing for the passenger train project.