Infrastructure

The state expects to release a RFQ for interested consortiums later this year and has named I-24 as the first toll lane project.

States are tapping general funds, issuing bonds and upping fees.

State officials and lawmakers are pushing for new infrastructure spending

States are considering tolls, public-private partnerships, per-mile usage fees and even retail delivery fees to shore up transportation funding among a declining motor fuel tax.

Thomas DiNapoli criticised the agency for failing to include projected costs associated with needed system repairs in its 2023 20-Year Needs Assessment.

Financing for the $2.1 billion Calcasieu River bridge includes a mix of state funds, federal grants and bonds, which will hit the market in early April.

Other municipal finance caucus members stepping down are Dan Kildee, Grace Napolitano and Derek Kilmer.

The legislation comes as the U.S. and Florida saw a record number of rocket launches last year.

The grants are among the most competitive in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

In her State of the County address, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava unveiled plans to invest in housing, septic to sewer conversions, flood prevention, parks and other infrastructure.