Infrastructure

The FAA reauthorization bill is a big-ticket transportation item facing Congress this year.

It's unrealistic to ask transit agencies, even financially stables ones, to solve larger social problems like homelessness or inequity, says an expert.

President Biden has vetoed the recent congressional resolution that would have overturned protections provided by EPA's clean water rule.

The federal funds may not go as far amid inflation, but they still cushion the construction industry struggling with economic challenges.

Eleven states from California to South Dakota will receive funding for 83 projects to improve water delivery systems, the Biden administration announced.

Part of the problem may be the lack of a muni finance tax expert in Treasury, a position that has been vacant since 2019.

Massive transit projects have funding momentum, and traditional road and bridge projects are advancing as well despite political opposition and some shaky funding.

The administration is touting the Justice40 Initiative and other programs to spur equity efforts.

Cities want to put federal dollars to work on their infrastructure, a process that can be daunting.

Ambiguous language in the legislation is one of a handful of reasons why issuers have not taken advantage of the new financing tool.

Public finance veterans Marvin Markus and Mark Liff join Siebert as managing directors to focus on expanding the firm's infrastructure and higher education practices.

Republicans argued the longtime transit and airport CEO lacked the experience necessary to head the FAA.

President Joe Biden's fiscal 2024 budget zeros out spending for the popular RAISE grant program.

Airports are being squeezed by modernization demands and servicing existing debt.

The state seeks "long-term stable funding" to advance the nation's largest infrastructure project, which remains in slow motion after almost 15 years.

The MTA, which expected to begin collecting the tax next year, has revised downward its 2024 projections as federal review is taking longer than expected.

The Hall of Fame initiative celebrates individuals whose careers have left an indelible mark, while the Rising Stars program recognizes the muni finance leaders of tomorrow. The 2023 classes will be revealed the week of August 7.

President Biden's budget would allow large transit agencies to divert formula capital grants to operations in 2024, a move that one transit official said may hurt smaller agencies.

Finding matching dollars, politics, and competition turns up the heat on state officials.