Infrastructure

The application criteria for the grant programs handcuffs $5.5 billion in transportation spending to progressive priorities," said Texas GOP Sen. Ted Cruz.

The Tidewater Landing project, situated on both sides of the city's waterfront, is said to be the largest development project in Pawtucket's history.

The nearly two-year delay in setting up the per-mile charging fee pilot program means Congress will not be able to consider the feasibility of the fees as it crafts the next surface transportation law.

The commonwealth revamped its P3 law last year in the wake of a court ruling striking down a tolled bridge program.

John Whitmire said one of his main priorities as mayor would be repairing and upgrading a decrepit, leaky water-distribution network.

Photos from The Bond Buyer's 2023 Infrastructure conference.

Photos from The Bond Buyer's 2023 Infrastructure conference.

The two-day meeting in Atlanta kicked off what the mayors say will be a regular meeting to promote more public-private partnerships for infrastructure projects.

At stake is nearly $800 million in Federal Transit Administration funds.

"I am excited to lead the team through what will be an exciting period of growth in public finance," Anjali Sharma said.