Infrastructure

Michigan state officials say low interest rates make a compelling case for issuing bonds to fix roads.

The governor wants to boost state reserves and issue bonds to tackle infrastructure improvements.

Some muni market members don’t see hope for an infrastructure bill passing in 2020, even though Trump called for it in his address.

The state's latest highway toll proposal, for heavy trucks only, spawned partisan bickering over whether bond-bill language could lead to tolls on cars.

Randy Gerardes, a senior municipal bond analyst at Wells Fargo Securities, examines how a Minor League Baseball restructuring proposal that could ax dozens of teams would impact publicly funded ballparks. Hosted by Andrew Coen and Paul Burton.

The almost $350 million in bonds would pay for upgrades to the track and proposes the city of Baltimore takes over ownership of Pimlico Race Course.

Private sector involvement will fuel timely completion of a large-scale overhaul of John F. Kennedy International Airport, according to head of the multibillion-dollar modernization project.

If demand to fly declines domestically, it may affect airports' credit ratings, analysts say.

While munis are a focus in the infrastructure proposal, the likelihood of coming to fruition is debatable.

The state would issue the state trunkline fund bonds over the next four years to add and expand 122 major new projects.

House Democrats want restoration of Build America Bonds and advance refunding for municipal bonds to be key parts of their infrastructure plan.

Since the Great Recession, many states have almost doubled their reserve levels.

The city comptroller, assailing what he called a "gentrification industrial complex," proposed measures including eliminating a state tax subsidy program.

The $760 billion, 5-year plan also calls for expanding qualified private activity bonds, reinstating tax credit bonds, and more bond-friendly provisions.

The head of New York State's lead economic development agency credits the municipal bond market for carving a path to tackle important capital projects.

Governance structure and new emphasis points are in play as Massachusetts lawmakers weigh extending the MBTA oversight panel.

At the start of 2020, banks once again have a new reason to consider their muni portfolios due to potential regulatory changes.

House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio plans to introduce an outline for proposed national infrastructure legislation as early as Tuesday.

Andy Byford’s departure as MTA New York City Transit president rekindled questions about governance at one of the world’s largest mass transit agencies.

Andy Byford's resignation ends a two-year run marked by innovation and controversy.