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Reduced ridership, political backlash, and zero-fare agencies are challenging transit system finances.

Senator Joni Ernest has reintroduced the Modernizing Agricultural and Manufacturing Bonds Act, long- simmering bipartisan legislation backed by the CDFA and BDA.

Oregon's Senate president altered the make-up of the transportation committee to get the massive tax bill passed.

A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction against the U.S. Department of Transportation's attempt to withhold federal funds from states judged to be in noncompliance with the Trump administration's immigration policies.

The bonds will help fund the agency's capital improvement plan.

Fitch cited the authority's stronger margins in recent years.

The tribal movement toward energy independence through renewable-powered microgrid projects has been slowed, if not stalled, by shifting political winds.

The U.S. Virgin Islands WAPA said the Public Service Commission's reduction of electric rates jeopardizes its ability to pay bills and provide electric service.

The action follows an upgrade for the sole purchaser of its power.

The utility expects the bonds to have an all-in true interest cost of 4.91%.