Public-private partnership

Nevada state officials have partnered with two companies that specialize in working with charter schools to create a $100 million revolving loan fund to build schools and refund existing high-interest debt.

A state congressional committee voted down a proposal to replace the aging Calcasieu Bridge with a toll-road through a public-private-partnership. Now limited options remain to carry out the work, say some state officials.

The deal is expected to be executed Dec. 14, putting four government-run tollways under Albertis Infraestructuras SA, which already runs Puerto Rico toll roads.

The commonwealth revamped its P3 law last year in the wake of a court ruling striking down a tolled bridge program.

The two-day meeting in Atlanta kicked off what the mayors say will be a regular meeting to promote more public-private partnerships for infrastructure projects.

Spartanburg, South Carolina inked a $425 million deal that will build a single-A baseball stadium and surrounding residential and commercial development.

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.

The procurement method fosters collaboration and allows flexibility to manage construction costs, proponents say.

The Revolution Wind, a 704-megawatt offshore wind farm being developed off Connecticut's coast, received a positive ruling after a federal environmental review.

The state did not rule out a future public-private partnership but said it's current focus is on public funds.