Infrastructure

City leaders have finally decided how to fund a much-needed new police headquarters.

While the latest principles for President Trump's infrastructure plan may not be released until February, several Democrats have introduced bills for competitive grant programs for infrastructure projects.

State lawmakers will consider restructuring the Santa Rosa Bay Bridge Authority’s defaulted bonds and taking ownership of the Garcon Point Bridge.

The full Senate could vote next week on a financing package to replace 75-year-old McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket.

The Vermont Municipal Bond Bank and Vermont Educational and Health Buildings Financing Agency named public finance veteran Michael Gaughan to lead both entities.

Mayor Martin Walsh cited the need for more elaborate resilience measures after freezing floodwaters engulfed neighborhoods.

A first round of Parkways Authority bonds — $120 million to $125 million of the $500 million of total bonds authorized — will be ready to go to market in late April or early May, Parkways General Manager Greg Barr said Thursday.

While dodging the actual phrase, Gov. Andrew Cuomo suggested now is the time to seriously consider a tolling plan to fund subway and street repair in New York City.

Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood an 116 groups call for a bipartisan, multi-level governmental approach to infrastructure that includes municipal bonds.

The sectors creating the most jobs have relatively low wages and the city’s poverty rate remains high, said the Citizens Budget Commission.