Infrastructure

The California treasurer also suggests adding flexibility to federal rail grants ,which are typically reserved for government projects, to include jointly undertaken public-private partnerships.

The ambitious spending envisioned in the bill is already getting pushback from Republicans.

The tax law proposals laid out by Treasury last week struck many muni advocates as too limited, ignoring the industry's biggest request — tax-exempt advance refundings.

Skepticism continues, even as New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo led a cheerleading tour through the $11 billion project site under Grand Central Terminal.

Sheila King of Eagle Asset Management talks with Chip Barnett on the growing importance of environmental, social and governance issues for municipal governments. She gives examples of what works and what doesn't and why it matters. (14 minutes)

The administration also wants to enhance the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit that is often used for bond-financed multifamily housing projects.

The environmental impact ruling and record of decision are a major milestone for the multibillion-dollar Gateway infrastructure project.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley described the proposal as “a good faith offer and a significant step in the right direction.”

Given that subway safety concerns could impair a rebound from COVID-19, recent spikes in crime and levels of policing triggered spirited discussion at a board meeting.

The state's momentum with rating agencies continued when Fitch elevated its special tax obligation bonds to AA-minus.

The $304.5 billion highway section might pave the way for further bipartisan agreement on a wide-ranging infrastructure package.

Eli Dvorkin of the Center for an Urban Future suggests how New York City can save millions by improving its capital construction process. He also examines the city's tech growth. Paul Burton hosts. (23 minutes)

The Senate highway bill proposes a national pilot program for a motor vehicle per-mile user fee.

Alex Elegudin revealed confidential information to a paratransit vendor during a competitive bidding process, according to Carolyn Pokorny's office.

Reinstatement of tax-exempt advance refunding bonds appears to have the broadest support because of its nearly universal impact on state and local issuers as well as nonprofits.

Bondholders tend to insist projects be well maintained, a potential advantage.

With the heavily traveled Interstate 40 bridge over the Mississippi River closed for repairs, Arkansas and Tennessee are seeking federal aid to cover the cost.

The bulk of $743 billion in improvements needed to alleviate climate risk and aging infrastructure would be borne by the utilities, a rating agency says.

Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., the committee chairman, also called for reviving direct-pay Build America Bonds.

A favorable response would enable pre-construction work for the long-awaited $11.6 billion upgrade of New Jersey-New York train tunnels.