Economy

Some analysts see an opportunity in hospital bonds, as the spreads in that sector have continued to widen even as the push to repeal the Affordable Care Act loses steam.

Finding the federal funding needed for major infrastructure renewal requires teamwork, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao said.

President Trump is expected to focus on infrastructure in his address to Congress Tuesday amid concern that his $1 trillion 10-year plan may be sidetracked as lawmakers focus on contentious issues like repealing the affordable care act.

Officials from New York’s MTA have discussed delays to the reconstruction of the No. 1 Cortlandt Street station – destroyed on 9/11 – with contractor Judlau.

Cuyahoga County, Ohio-based MetroHealth System was placed on Credit Watch with negative implications by S&P Global Ratings.

Caltrain is relying on an on-line petition to reverse a hold on $647 million federal rail grant.

Rhode Island Auditor Dennis Hoyle said he would probe expenses related to contractors and vendors connected to the failed United Healthcare Infrastructure Project computer system.

A plan that would raise taxes to fund Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation’s expansion of bus services throughout Indianapolis is headed to the Marion County City-County Council for a vote Monday.

California Gov. Jerry Brown’s transportation funding proposal is too complex and does not include enough money to tackle the state’s transportation needs, according to a report from the Legislative Analyst’s Office.

Texas lawmakers have filed almost two dozen bills in an effort to derail a privately funded high-speed rail line.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's planned $65 million cut in state aid to New York MTA worries authority board members.

The Chicago region's Regional Transportation Authority is well short of the funds it needs to address an estimated $37.7 billion 10-year tab for maintenance and capital investments.

Reason Foundation says $12 billion privately financed Texas bullet train proposal would require public funding.

A Hawaii Senate committee approved a bill that would hike gas taxes, vehicle registration fees and the vehicle weight tax to pay for highway repairs.

The finances of states and health care providers could be hurt by the House Republican plan for repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act, Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings said in recent reports.

New York's debate over reduced fares for lower income persons reflects a long-running tension among the state, city and public transit agencies.

Indiana may put tolls on its interstates to fund road work under a state House-approved bill.

Gov. Charlie Baker’s administration is starting a search for a permanent chief executive and general manager for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority.

Elected officials must persuade motorists of the value of interstate highway tolling, according to new Fitch report.

PHOENIX - Legislation that would raise gasoline and other taxes to fund California transportation infrastructure is a step closer to passage after a committee vote Tuesday, in a sign of life for transportation after the legislature failed to pass a funding bill last session.