Infrastructure

Many local governments are taking this opportunity to partner with neighbors to help strengthen and build more ambitious projects across regions.

Tom Wright, president and CEO of the Regional Plan Association, talks with Chip Barnett about the ongoing Gateway transportation project and its importance to the tri-state region. He also discusses the challenges and opportunities in transit, infrastructure, affordable housing, climate change and ESG. (30 minutes)

The condition of infrastructure projects should be included in bond pricing metrics as many infrastructure assets around the country have turned into liabilities.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced $1 billion in federal grants to 85 airports, including LAX.

"It seems that munis are on the outside looking in, but we are hopeful," said Brett Bolton, Vice President and Head of Government and Industry Relations at Bond Dealers of America.

Phil Washington would bring an issuer's perspective to the top FAA spot.

Public private partnerships offer a new financing model for Colorado, which is prohibited from issuing general obligation bonds for state capital needs.

PennDOT could appeal to the state supreme court, but if not, the Pennsylvania P3 law may need to be rewritten.

The U.S. Conference of Mayors launched the P3 task force as cities prepare for an influx of federal infrastructure aid.

The finances of the controversial project remain unclear, but the favorable Texas Supreme Court ruling means the project has a chance of advancing.

The National League of Cities’ 2022 State of Cities report shows a shift to funding infrastructure through a public safety lens in a post-COVID world.

Construction material costs, which often rise faster than the consumer price index, have surged over the last year while a shortage of skilled construction workers has plagued the industry.

The proposed gas tax holiday would hold the Highway Trust Fund harmless with a $10 billion subsidy.

This week's $61.8 million Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority deal folds two new subsidiaries into the obligated group.

The finance team is already lined up for the first of multiple issuances of bonds to help launch the first phase of the $9.5 billion New Terminal One project.

The move to take back local control came a few months after new leadership took the helm at the airport.

Isaac Yilma has joined the firm's public finance practice in Atlanta as a partner, bringing with him expertise in infrastructure, affordable housing and economic development projects.

The departure comes amid Spanish reports that financing for what aims to be the nation's first bullet train is "in hibernation."

The White House released proposed rules for the $7.5 billion electric vehicle charging network program as gas prices in the U.S. hit another record high.

MTA finance director Pat McCoy said issuers need to ask if they are prepared to deal with the requirements attached to federal money.