Bloomberg Blasts GOP Tax Bill
Among the criticisms the business tycoon and ex NYC mayor lodges against the legislation: Restricting state and local tax deductions will mean less local investment for infrastructure.
A Push to Preserve the New Markets Tax Credit
The future of the credit, which helps provide low-cost financing for projects in struggling communities, has been caught up in the tax debate unfolding in Congress.
GOP Tax Deal Is Slated to Expand Capped SALT Deduction Proposal
Property, income and sales taxes would be covered under the emerging plan, which would differ sharply from current law.
GOP Leaders Near Deal on Tax Bill
But Republican negotiators in the House and Senate were mum Tuesday on specifics that could affect states and localities.
Creating a State DOT That's Not 'Trapped in the 20th Century’
Colorado's departing transportation chief offers some thoughts on what it takes.
Seeking Solutions for the ‘Water Infrastructure Death Spiral’
It’s a problem communities can face when populations and property values decline.
Republicans Mull Expanding State, Local Deduction in Tax Legislation
GOP leaders in the House and Senate have voiced an openness to including a limited deduction for state and local income taxes as they move toward finalizing their tax code rewrite.
New RAND Study Pushes Back on Descriptions of Widespread Crumbling Infrastructure in U.S.
The report includes recommendations for Congress to consider as lawmakers develop future public works policy.
White House Wants States and Localities to 'Engage in More Self Help' With Infrastructure
An adviser to the president last week offered an update on the Trump administration's forthcoming infrastructure plan.
Senate Approves Tax Bill With Limited State and Local Deduction
The legislation passed 51-49, without Democratic support. One credit rating agency described the bill as "negative overall for state and local government finances."
Proposals With State and Local Implications in Limbo Amid Turbulent Senate Tax Debate
The state and local tax deduction remains a marquee item. But there are also notable amendments filed involving tax credits, marijuana and municipal bonds.
Collins Files SALT Amendment, as Senate Votes to Debate Tax Bill
Sen. Susan Collins is proposing to change state and local tax deduction provisions in the bill to mirror House legislation.
Environmental Review Law Faces GOP Scrutiny in U.S. House
“Congress needs to act," said U.S. Rep. Rob Bishop, as he discussed the National Environmental Policy Act on Wednesday.
Trump Tells Senators He Backs Capped SALT Deduction in Tax Bill
GOP tax legislation in the Senate could get a floor vote before the end of the week.
GOP Tax Overhaul Could Hit State and Local Pension Plans With Federal Tax
“It's a huge burden,” the executive director of the National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems said as he discussed the tax proposal.
Spending on State and Local Environment and Interior Programs Spared Big Cuts in Senate Plan
But there aren’t huge boosts in the appropriations proposal either for programs that are significant for states and localities.
Comparing Cities in Terms of the Financial Health of Their Residents
A new data dashboard features metrics like median credit scores, and delinquent debt levels for residents in 60 U.S. cities.
Maryland Congressman: It’s a Mistake Not to Pair Infrastructure With Tax Overhaul
Meanwhile, discussions continue in the infrastructure community about the promise and limitations of public-private partnerships.
Trump Administration Seeks ‘New Vehicle’ For Economic Development
An adviser to the president offered insight Wednesday into the White House strategy for places with distressed economies.
Latest Senate Tax Plan Would Tweak Low-Income Housing Credit Program
Affordable housing advocates endorsed the changes. But they also continued to voice worries about the fate of private activity bonds.
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