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Rep. Chris Van Hollen has introduced a bill that would create a federal green bank.

Although unlikely to pass, H.R. 4943 would amend the tax code to remove the special status for tribal governments and establish a national volume cap for their tax-exempt bonds.

The Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act would make energy storage technologies eligible for tax credits and incentives when connected to the utility grid at homes and at businesses.

The American Prospect reports on the political forces that have stymied federal investment in major infrastructure projects.

Legislation recently introduced by U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner (R-CO) would extend tax credits to job creators in rural communities and take steps to roll back regulatory hurdles to rural economic growth.

A repeal of the tax exemption for municipal bonds would cost state and local governments an additional $495 billion in interest over a ten-year period, Bond Dealers of America told Congress.

Recently, Sen. Heller and Sen. Nelson introduced S.3177, a bi-partisan bill that will have a transformative effect on the use of public-private partnerships.

With the SSBCI program coming to an end next year, CDFA has made the strategic decision to actively support the continuation of the SSBCI network as we work towards extended authorization and a new round of funding. As part of this initiative, CDFA will be holding private meetings on November 3rd and 4th at the National Development Finance Summit in New Orleans to discuss the future of SSBCI. To reserve a spot, please contact Tim Fisher.

HUD has released guidance that sets industry standards for residential PACE assessments.

The USDOT has established the Build America Bureau, which will drive development projects through streamlined credit and grant opportunities.

Listed among her plans for growing the tech industry, Hillary Clinton would double the funds available through SSBCI to encourage technology entrepreneurs and the growth of small business.

The RRIF Loan program has made only $2.7 billion in low-interest loans from a $35 billion authorization.

The US Department of Treasury has released its first 2016 quarterly report on state deployments of SSBCI funds.

44 projects in 32 states and two US territories will receive a total of $500 million in Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grants.

The Energy Department's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy today announced a total of $11 million for 16 projects intended to develop innovative, early-stage solutions in solar tech.