Over the next 10 years, the Division of Bond Finance forecasts about $1.8 billion of net tax-supported debt will be issued, mostly for transportation projects.

Pushing the massive bill into 2022 reduces its overall chances of passage but increases the chances of reviving muni-related provisions.

Pandemic or not, major projects must continue, say New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the Port Authority.

Existing partisan divides and political pressures may influence how the infrastructure act's grants are allocated, one Congressman said.

The state says it would rid itself of a $500 million deferred maintenance tab by selling and then buying back a 30% stake in the Thompson Center.

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposed fiscal 2022-2023 budget is down 1.8% from the previous adopted budget amid generous federal coronavirus relief funding.

A group of leading automakers want the feds to require states to invest in the fastest EV chargers available.

Gov. Ned Lamont appointed the Bloomfield woman, a former general counsel in that office.

Bringing on private partners early to help design a project through a progressive development agreement can reduce uncertainties and mean more accurate pricing.

The National Association of Counties, which has been a chief supporter of the measure, said it would renew its push in the new year.

Rosier revenue projections will allow Minnesota to pump up its rainy day fund to pre-pandemic levels while still leaving a $7.7 billion surplus.

The guessing game is over about President Biden’s pick for Federal Reserve chair, but several names are in the mix for three additional vacancies on the board, including vice chair for supervision.

States, on the front lines of implementing the new $1.1 trillion infrastructure program, want clear, flexible federal rules and the ability to tap private investment.

The new tax-exempt private activity bond categories for broadband and carbon capture projects are designed to avoid straining state volume cap.

The president has selected Jerome Powell to serve a second four-year term as Federal Reserve chair and chosen Gov. Lael Brainard as the next vice chair.

COVID-19 stimulus and related infrastructure spending are causing state expenditures to reach a 35-year high, according to NASBO’s 2019-2021 State Expenditure Report.

The state has an estimated $31 billion budget surplus to work with as the governor preps this fall for his January budget reveal, the Legislative Analyst’s Office said.

State economies are generally stronger than anticipated in the first half of 2021.

Local governments are still processing funds from the CARES and ARPA bills.

Turnout was less than 14% during Saturday's voting where only one constitutional amendment out of four was approved.