Infrastructure

The State of the Union speech fell short on infrastructure while the COFINA settlement in Puerto Rico shed a harsh light on revenue bonds.

The New York mayor, as he released the $92.9 billion plan, warned of a possible second federal shutdown, looming state aid cuts and a national economic slowdown.

Local officials are urging lawmakers to pass a major infrastructure plan after years of disappointment.

The municipal bond industry received no indication from Trump on whether his administration might support expanded use of tax-exempt bonds as part of infrastructure legislation this year.

Indian River County will file an appeal as it continues fighting against private activity bond financing for the passenger rail project.

The Garden City Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved a charter ordinance that would give the city significantly more freedom in addressing general improvements and issuing general obligation bonds for certain projects.

Even as he ties his latest tax proposal on natural gas drilling to infrastructure improvements, Democrat Tom Wolf must overcome resistance from GOP lawmakers.

Henry Cisneros and the principals of Siebert Cisneros Shank & Co. have launched American Triple I Partners.

The podcast series moves on location to The Bond Buyer's National Outlook Conference on New York, where Alan Rubin of Blank Rome and Michael Imber of EisnerAmper weigh in on resilience financing and pension funding, respectively. Paul Burton hosts.

Strong 2018 numbers at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey underscore the importance of its capital investments, officials said.

The National Association of State Treasurers wants Congress to know its top priority is preserving the muni tax exemption.

With extreme weather more frequent, investors and rating agencies are scrutinizing the effects of resiliency measures on municipal budgets and reserve levels.

The compromise does not include a full federal takeover of the New York City Housing Authority, which the federal agency had threatened.

Ronnie Lowenstein, director of the Independent Budget Office, weighs the city's fiscal picture against the backdrop of economic and Washington uncertainty. Chip Barnett and Paul Burton host.

The electronic survey at the Bond Buyer's National Outlook Conference also found little expectation that the federal government will make a difference on infrastructure.

The initial public offering will raise up to $540 million to expand Florida's passenger train system and acquire the Las Vegas XpressWest project.

Fresh off claiming the top municipal bond volume ranking in 2018, the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York is targeting another milestone year that expands its infrastructure reach.

Westminster's Mayor and Common Council approved an ordinance on Monday, Jan. 28, allowing the city to take out almost $30 million in state loans for its approximately $70 million wastewater treatment facility overhaul.

Many mayors were not sympathetic about the federal budget showdown, contrasting it to their own mandate to balance budgets and deliver services.

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio's initiative aims to improve practices at the Department of Design and Construction, the city's leading construction management agency.