Politics and policy
Politics and policy
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U.S. airports collectively face $151 billion of infrastructure needs over the next five years, the bulk of which is tied to terminals, according to the Airports Council International.
September 1 -
State economists announced during a forecast presentation to lawmakers that taxpayers will see a record "kicker" rebate when they file next year's taxes.
September 1 -
The White House should remove barriers to help usher in a "golden age of technology" in the water sector, said the President's National Infrastructure Advisory Council.
August 30 -
The state is capping transfers of fossil fuel-related revenue to its general fund and will invest money that exceeds the cap through a Severance Tax Permanent Fund.
August 28 -
The procurement method fosters collaboration and allows flexibility to manage construction costs, proponents say.
August 25 -
The Attorney General's office found the firm complies with a 2021 state law banning contracts with companies that "discriminate" against the firearm industry.
August 25 -
Pittsburgh's long-running shift from the industrial Steel City to a technology hub is heading in a new direction — toward outer space and the moon.
August 25 -
The state government says community hospitals will be awarded a combined total of close to $300 million of assistance.
August 25 -
The Revolution Wind, a 704-megawatt offshore wind farm being developed off Connecticut's coast, received a positive ruling after a federal environmental review.
August 24 -
Municipalities are facing a deadline to obligate COVID-relief money.
August 24 -
Tuesday's competitive new money sale is to be followed with a negotiated refunding deal later this week.
August 22 -
The state did not rule out a future public-private partnership but said it's current focus is on public funds.
August 22 -
The budget impasse is closely watched by cities, colleges and other government entities that receive federal aid.
August 22 -
The governor said a bill authorizing non-home rule local governments to enter into public-private partnerships created the potential for corruption.
August 21 -
Missouri's move to directly regulate asset managers on ESG-related matters marks a new front on the ESG battleground.
August 21 -
Recent laws extend the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse victims to file civil claims, impacting California school districts and counties.
August 17 -
The decision to cut Build America Bond subsidies marks a "multi-billion-dollar broken promise by the federal government," said public power agencies that have sued the United States.
August 16 -
The state treasurer's revisions, which shrank the list to six financial firms from 13, includes Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase and Wells Fargo.
August 16 -
Despite looming economic and social challenges, New York City's economy has proven to be more resilient than projected, New York's comptrollers Brad Lander and Thomas DiNapoli say.
August 14 -
The Legislative Analyst's Office says the overhaul of behavioral and mental health systems would come at the expense of services provided by county governments.
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