Infrastructure

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.

A cybersecurity scare at a public power utility in Vermont has some municipal market participants thinking about how an attack could affect the nation's utility bond issuers.

Thirty-nine of 40 large infrastructure projects with significant economic paybacks face funding challenges.

President-elect Trump has a “bold new vision” for infrastructure financing, according to Transportation Secretary-designate Elaine Chao.

State and local groups told members of Congress that tax-exempt bonds are the cornerstone of infrastructure financing, as the lawmakers consider how to increase spending on roads and bridges as well as tax reforms that could entail restrictions on tax exemption.

San Francisco voters will be asked to approve a $350 million bond to repair its fragile seawall, which experts believe needs a multi-billion dollar investment.

A bipartisan trio of lawmakers wants to fund infrastructure with revenues from international tax reform.

A federal judge denied a request by two Florida counties for additional documents about public financing for the All Aboard Florida private passenger train project, moving their lawsuits closer to a ruling on dismissal.

Chicago receives $1.1 billion of federal rail grants in final days of Obama administration.

Extending a temporary sales tax to keep Arkansas roads in good shape preferred by voters in new statewide funding study.

Indiana GOP House leaders offer $1.2 billion per year road funding plan fueled by gas tax hike.