Federal, state, and local funding for transportation is woefully inadequate to cover the costs of maintenance and improvements needed. Although this subject is often discussed on a national level, it often remains a local issue for local communities to address. From bridges and roadways to water and energy, local communities are developing creative strategies to address their growing infrastructure needs.

Highlights include increasing the Alternative Simplified Credit (ASC) from 14% to 20% and assisting new firms by allowing the credit to be equal to 10% (up from 6%) of the taxpayer's qualified research expenses for the year.

Throughout this report from Cornerstone Capital Group, you will hear from people who are actively working to deploy place-based impact capital that will provide more opportunities for low-income communities, small businesses, women-owned businesses, and more.

The state tax incentive for film productions in Washington is set to expire at the end of the month, and its chances of being renewed are uncertain. Without it, the series "Z Nation," along with other television productions and movies that see an economic advantage of coming to the state are likely to seek a better deal elsewhere.

The Government Accounting Standards Board establishes accounting rules used by state and local governments. In this article, Greg LeRoy of Good Jobs First discusses state and local disclosures under the Board's new accounting rule.

The bills would allow the developers of brownfield projects that meet certain investment thresholds to keep an added portion of the new tax revenue generated by the development and thus close the last existing financing gap for projects, according to supporters.

The Treasury Department is recommending that high-grade municipal securities be included as high quality liquid assets under federal banking rules, a stance that state and local groups as well as some legislators have taken since the rules were first passed.

Sens. Cory Booker and James Lankford have introduced a bipartisan bill that would prohibit the use of tax-exempt bonds to finance professional sports stadiums. Their bill mirrors a House version introduced in March by Rep. Steve Russell, R-OK.

During this installment of the CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series, our expert speakers will discuss new and innovative uses for special assessments and how this tool is poised for greater use nationwide.

During this special webinar from CDFA, learn from expert speakers and previous awardees as we discuss the RCDI program, how to apply, and recommendations for successful applications.

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