Private activity bonds

If the IRS fails to provide a regulatory fix, two members of Congress may address the issue legislatively in bicameral affordable housing legislation that had wide bipartisan support in the last Congress.

A finding of sub-standard cement at Denver International Airport's $650 million terminal redevelopment project shows that the government and developer in a public-private partnership both must adapt to unforeseen events.

The Bond Dealers of America pushed for legislative support of the muni market during a Capitol Hill briefing Tuesday.

The Florida Development Finance Corp. said another meeting will be scheduled to finish taking public comment on financing for the passenger train project.

A wide variety of projects would be eligible under the bill, including airports, ports, transit, and more.

FA Jeff Larson said the $2.7 billion in nonrated bonds are expected to price in late March.

The Florida Development Finance Corp. has also changed the date and location of the meeting where it will decide if it will approve the bonds.

Lawmakers are weighing legislation that would authorize $100 million of special purpose revenue bonds to build and operate the plant.

The Florida Development Finance Corp. has been asked to approve a third private activity bond allocation for Brightline/Virgin Trains.

The private passenger train operation that debuted as Brightline says it will stay private for now.