Infrastructure

States, cities, trade groups look toward uncertain future

The Bond Buyer's Deal of the Year awards will mark the 23rd year it has recognized outstanding achievement in municipal finance. The event, to be held Dec. 3 in New York City, will also include the presentation of the Freda Johnson Awards for Trailblazing Women in Public Finance.

The future of infrastructure spending is in doubt post-election.

California's measure to lower the threshold of voter approval for bond measures will impact future transportation funding.

Oppenheimer's Head of Public Finance Beth Coolidge and Columbus Auditor Megan Kilgore delve into the future of public finance and human infrastructure on a wide range of topics, from affordable housing and workforce development to public health, climate resiliency, and digital access.

The infrastructure grants are bolstered by bond financing.

Mega projects in Boston and Philadelphia top the list.

The board has requested comment on additional disclosures that state and local governments would need to provide in financial statements but faces a long timeline for implementation.

Some cities with lots of lead pipes, like Chicago, will get more time.

Congress has created recovery bonds for specific disasters in the past, and the CDFA wants the tool to become a permanent private activity bond category.

Ports enjoy some of the strongest financial medians among transportation infrastructure assets.

A low drama committee may experience some upheaval if Republicans maintain control of the House following the Novermber elections.

The audit comes as Republicans seek to cut funding to Amtrak's funding in the northeast.

Bonds will finance construction of the South Coast Rail Project, which will restore commuter rail service between Boston and southeastern Massachusetts.

The MTA's biggest-ever capital plan focuses mostly on upkeep for the system. But it's more than $33 billion short of funding for the five-year program.

The continuing resolution to keep the government funded was passed without the inclusion of controversial legislation requiring proof of citizenship in order to vote.

The first of its kind for the group, the National Federation of Municipal Analysts has released a final 10-section recommended best practice detailing the various elements that go into State Revolving Fund disclosure.

Americans are not benefitting enough from federal infrastructure investment, said Judge Glock of the Manhattan Institute.

Carbon capture and broadband funding stalemated by questions over regulations

More than 70% of the projects include transit-oriented development and downtown redevelopment initiatives.