Politics and policy
Politics and policy
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Massive borrowing for essential projects in the face of a projected deficit spike is a dilemma as its $51.5 billion capital program undergoes scrutiny.
October 10 -
Spending and economic strains loom as challenges for the state government, S&P Global Ratings’ Carol Spain said in a recent presentation.
October 8 -
Miami-Dade County is seeking proposals from firms to build a transit link across Biscayne Bay.
October 7 -
The Bourne and Sagamore bridges over the Cape Cod Canal are functionally obsolete, according to their owner, the Army Corps of Engineers.
October 7 -
The strength of the state’s credit profile, coupled with a supply-demand imbalance for tax-exempt bonds, has helped the state in the market, a new report says.
October 4 -
The city is asking private operators interested in leasing Lambert Airport to submit their qualifications, a move likely to lead in to a bidding process.
October 4 -
Hawaii moves ahead on plans to construct a new college football stadium amid concerns about declining attendance at college games.
October 1 -
William Glasgall, Senior Vice President and Director of State and Local Initiatives at the Volcker Alliance, sits down with Chip Barnett and Lynne Funk to talk about why states should bolster their rainy day funds.
October 1 -
One of the nation's top P3 partners sees more opportunity in states where it has existing relationships with transportation agencies.
September 30 -
Charter schools' typically modest unrestricted reserves and limited operating margins leave them vulnerable if state aid stops flowing, said S&P Global Ratings.
September 27 -
A comprise $13B NH budget crafted this week that includes no tax increases.
September 26 -
The capital plan's unknowns include its effect on the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority's debt levels and rating agency perceptions.
September 26 -
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, called the budgets approved by GOP lawmakers on Tuesday "a mess."
September 25 -
More than 1,000 Rhode Island jobs are riding on a proposed 20-year, $1 billion gambling contract extension, the governor said.
September 25 -
After spearheading large capital projects at New York State’s nonprofit entities, Dr. Gerrard Bushell is set to tackle a $7 billion infrastructure initiative at one of the world’s major airports.
September 23 -
Bipartisan legislation to streamline TIFIA has been introduced in Congress by two Texans.
September 20 -
States and cities have begun to factor climate risk into budgetary and other planning.
September 20 -
Moody's Investors Service changed its outlook to positive on the state's Aa3 general obligation rating after Louisiana estimated a $500 million surplus.
September 19 -
Michigan is more vulnerable because of its higher exposure to the auto manufacturer relative to other U.S. states, said Moody's Investors Service.
September 19 -
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham unveiled the free-tuition plan amid declining enrollment at the state's universities.
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