Infrastructure

Private investment plan revives long-stalled Oklahoma highway project to complete a road loop around Tulsa.

All Aboard Florida said it anticipates launching its Brightline-branded private passenger train service between Miami and West Palm Beach in September, following an introductory roll-out phase.

Infrastructure needs direct federal funding, not tax breaks for private investments, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer said in New York.

The nation's deteriorating infrastructure will continue to decline without a resolution of a $2 trillion funding shortfall over the next 10 years, the American Society of Civil Engineers said.

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards wants coastal protection projects added to the president's high-priority infrastructure list in order to receive expedited federal approval.

California lawmakers are working quickly to get a comprehensive transportation funding bill ready to go within a month.

Democrats blast Republicans for jamming health care vote through two committees without the Congressional Budget Office report on costs or hearings.

U.S. infrastructure renewal will require more funding for transportation projects, advocates say.

The American Health Care Act proposed by House Republicans could cause major budgetary problems for state and local governments, credit rating agencies say.

Utah lawmakers are expected to approve $1 billion of new road bonds before session expires Thursday.

Proposal to lift cap on air passenger facility charges could mean more revenue bonds available for airport upgrades.

The U.S. infrastructure challenge does not suffer from a shortage of capital. The critical problem is finding added revenue sources to pay back that capital.

Sen. Deb Fischer wants lawmakers to craft specific funding measures for infrastructure sectors rather than one big bill.

Administration officials began deliberating with federal agencies over President Trump’s $1 trillion infrastructure initiative after a key lawmaker said funding is still a question.

Trump's address to Congress last night didn't add any details to the $1 trillion plan released by his presidential campaign in late October.

About 600 APPA members plan to meet with U.S. lawmakers to talk about the importance of preserving the tax exemption for municipal bonds.

Finding the federal funding needed for major infrastructure renewal requires teamwork, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said.

Troubles at the Oroville Dam in Northern California highlight the need for infrastructure maintenance and investment.

President Trump is expected to focus on infrastructure in his address to Congress Tuesday amid concern that his $1 trillion 10-year plan may be sidetracked as lawmakers focus on contentious issues like repealing the affordable care act.

Caltrain is relying on an on-line petition to reverse a hold on $647 million federal rail grant.