Infrastructure

CDFA plans to support tax-exempts and promote legislation to ease restrictions on bonds, according to its 2017 policy agenda

President Trump’s promise of infrastructure action in first 100 days slipping away, experts say.

Business executives tell House panel there are many avenues to increase infrastructure funding.

Louisiana may rely on a P3 to finance the widening and other upgrades to Interstate 10 in Baton Rouge.

Republicans in Wisconsin legislature ask planners for more realistic estimates of highway project costs.

The cost of major road projects in Wisconsin is twice as much as highway planners estimated, audit finds.

The Port of Oakland this week asked a large stakeholder task force to look for operating efficiencies in preparation for an ambitious construction agenda this year.

President Trump’s order to streamline environmental permits is expected to ensure that get projects underway sooner.

President Trump’s nominee for Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told lawmakers in writing that he plans to “enhance” private activity bonds so that they can be used to encourage more private investment in infrastructure projects.

States have more than 300 infrastructure projects they say could be funded by President Trump’s program.

A 10-year infrastructure proposal from Senate Democrats would provide $1 trillion of federal funding for roads, schools, and airports.

Arlington Memorial Bridge was closed to vehicles during inaugural weekend to prevent further damage to the historic span.

Airports, high-speed rail, and roads, particularly in dense metropolitan areas, could be particularly appealing targets.

States are expected to issue more road debt as federal transportation funding continues to stagnate.

Incoming Trump administration officials ask Virginia for a list of infrastructure projects with their own revenue source.

VP-elect Mike Pence promises new Trump administration will propose an infrastructure bill that would fund large projects.

Road report sees need for additional annual transportation capital spending to resolve growing infrastructure backlog.

A coalition of more than 60 muni advocates will work to uphold President-elect Donald Trump’s support for the muni exemption, the U.S. Conference of Mayors said this week.

Chicago will collaborate with federal officials to secure a $1 billion low-interest loan for Union Station upgrade.

The Trump administration's seeming enthusiasm for investment in public infrastructure has breathed new life into discussions of the topic, Bracewell practitioners Charles Almond and George Felcyn write in a commentary.