As bond issuers and the infrastructure industry ponder a post-BIL future, some look to Europe for how P3s and privatization could help spur investment and raise grades on the infrastructure report card.

State governments would either have to spend more or fewer people would be covered, or a combination of the two, under the GOP's Medicaid and SNAP cuts.

An economic slowdown partially fueled by tariff turmoil has forced West Coast states to lower revenue projections and slash budgets.

Investors want to be compensated for the uncertainty.

Controller Chris Hollins raised several concerns about the mayor's $7 billion budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1, including its use of reserves.

Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser submitted her balanced 2026 budget to City Council that includes a double down move on building an NFL football stadium while cutting city programs and putting a freeze on hiring.

Denise Canada, appointed by Brad Briner to head state and local government finance, has experience working for the state's local and state governments.

The bill attacks Gov. Gavin Newsom's executive order requiring state regulations phasing out the sale of new gasoline-powered cars and trucks by 2035.

Mayor Mike Johnston, who announced furloughs and a hiring freeze, said an economic downturn spurred by President Donald Trump is major challenge for the city.

Facing big demand for housing, the state's efforts to spur development have spurred litigation by cities challenging recent laws and a compliance crackdown.

The department shifted funds that would have been invested in solar power to improve the island's electrical system.

Bond yields are shooting up for the second time in as many months. Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller attributes the volatility to concerns about rising national debt levels.

The Senate will likely revise the House bill, which left tax-exempt bonds untouched after months of speculation.

Gov. Ron DeSantis wants property tax cuts and House Speaker Daniel Perez wants a sales tax cut as future state deficits are projected.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposal to speed plans for a second tunnel for the state's water conveyance system is facing stiff opposition from the Delta Caucus.

As the budget reconciliation lurches through Congress towards a vote, the cap on state and local taxes remains a key bargaining chip while data shows state tax revenue declining and an uncertain future for the pass-through-entity workarounds adopted by more than 30 states.

Congress needs to lift limitations on tax-exempt private activity bonds, say transportation advocates.

The Phoenix-based university will not have to pay a $37.7 million fine after the U.S. Department of Education dropped its case.

"We have got to keep the money coming in to transit," said Sen. Elizabeth Warren D- Mass.

Some bills seeking to restrain local government debt issuance are still alive as the Texas Legislature's 2025 session heads towards its home stretch.