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Tax-exempt bonds are usually the best, lowest-cost way to finance major public projects, but it's not yet possible to say that's superior to privately financing Kansas City International Airport improvements, city finance officials said.

"Governments enter into P3s to efficiently develop and finance infrastructure, but depending on how they are structured, the P3 contract may obligate the government to make payments that are similar to debt," wrote Moody's in a commentary published Friday that noted Indiana can afford the takeover and that the move won't impact its Aaa rating.

Northampton County, PA is the first for a Pennsylvania municipality employing a public-private partnership model for the replacement and rehabilitation of county bridges. This overview from Norris McLaughlin & Marcus outlines the project and the structure of the financing for the project.

This report, produced by the American Jobs Project, culminates in recommendations for Minnesota's leaders based on best practices in the United States and abroad. Each recommendation identifies opportunities for barrier removal and future growth in the energy efficiency sector.

Join CDFA this August in Minneapolis for Summer School, pick and choose your courses from a week-long series of training featuring the Fundamentals, Intro RLF, Intro Energy & Water, Intro Bond, and Intro Brownfields Finance Course. Register today to secure your place. Early bird rates end July 14.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board has released a compliance advisory for municipal advisors that details rules applicable to MAs and provides examples of potential violations.

All Aboard Florida and its parent company inquired in recent months about obtaining a low-interest loan to finance its Brightline-branded train service from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration, according to correspondence obtained by The Bond Buyer.

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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