Infrastructure

Regional demographics are a powerful factor as colleges chase enrollment.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo credited Lhota for stabilizing the subway system.

The incoming chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is optimistic of striking a deal with President Trump on major infrastructure legislation, noting that House Democrats will need White House support to get the Republican-controlled Senate on board.

The split in our government may enhance chances of infrastructure legislation, dash hopes for Tax Cut 2.0, and leave the muni tax exemption at risk.

Municipals are described as "idiosyncratic" as the municipal yield curve isn’t automatically tracking the Treasury curve. Coupons matter, outflows are manageable, liquidity is strong and munis are attractive to global buyers. Lord Abbett’s Dan Solender, portfolio manager, and Eric Friedland, head of municipal research, discuss all the factors. John Hallacy is host.

Voters in three states approved Medicaid expansion, highlighting dozens of ballot measures around the country that will impact budgets and credit.

Democrats could attempt to revive Build America Bonds as part of a bipartisan infrastructure bill following their House victory.

State officials say the P3 structure will allow it to complete the Interstate 75 project a decade early.

The negotiated $31.4 million sale is part of a planned $100 million the city will sell to finance Polar Park, the planned home of the Worcester Red Sox.

Nicole Gelinas of the Manhattan Institute takes a deep dive into the New York region's transportation funding quandary. Paul Burton and Andrew Coen host.