Politics and policy
Politics and policy
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Robert Poole, a leading expert in the U.S. public-private partnership transportation sector, joins infrastructure reporter Caitlin Devitt to talk about upcoming deals including toll lanes and bridges in the Southeast and high speed rail in the West as well as states that are advancing P3s and action on the federal front. (37 minutes)
February 20 -
Expanded domestic purchasing requirements under the infrastructure law are well-intended but confusing and costly, state transportation and construction groups say.
February 16 -
There are a variety of reasons more finance officers aren't talking about potntially game-changing tax credits.
February 16 -
IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel testified before the House Ways and Means Committee Thursday.
February 15 -
The controversial deduction cap is set to expire after 2025.
February 15 -
The terminal project grants come as air traffic officially recovered to pre-pandemic levels last year.
February 15 -
Louisiana, Georgia, Tennessee and Illinois have transportation P3s on tap, and the Army Corps of Engineers is advancing its first four P3 programs.
February 15 -
From bridge replacements in the Pacific Northwest and Midwest to prioritization of high-speed rail systems, here are 5 major projects to watch.
February 15 -
Maura Healey's budget plan for fiscal 2025 features more money for the Commonwealth Transportation Fund, which would increase its bond capacity by $1.1 billion.
February 13 -
The state faces slower job growth after gains in the previous three years outpaced the nation, according to the Dallas Federal Reserve's Texas economic outlook.
February 13 -
A plan to build a new arena in Virginia accommodating two major league sports faces opposition both locally and from the teams' current home in Washington.
February 12 -
A new regulation requiring state and local transportation departments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions would limit spending flexibility, opponents say.
February 12 -
Josh Shapiro proposed sweeping changes to Pennsylvania's K-12 and higher education systems and $500 million of borrowing for his economic development plan.
February 12 -
The state expects to release a RFQ for interested consortiums later this year and has named I-24 as the first toll lane project.
February 9 -
States are tapping general funds, issuing bonds and upping fees.
February 8 -
State officials and lawmakers are pushing for new infrastructure spending
February 7 -
States are considering tolls, public-private partnerships, per-mile usage fees and even retail delivery fees to shore up transportation funding among a declining motor fuel tax.
February 6 -
A call to action for the $4 trillion municipal bond market.
February 6 -
A congressional hearing last week underscored the risk of havoc-based cyberattacks, particularly from China, said Hilltop's Tom Kozlik.
February 5 -
Josh Shapiro said his 10-year program is Pennsylvania's first coordinated economic development plan in nearly two decades.
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