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Federal Infrastructure Bill Paves the Way Toward More Transportation Infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships

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trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is poised to change how the United States views and implements public-private partnerships (P3s). 1] This is important for parties financing P3s. PABs allow the issuance of tax-free municipal bonds to private entities financing qualified projects.

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Top Railway Projects in the US

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There’s currently a major opportunity for railway construction projects in the United States, thanks to increasing infrastructure funding and support from citizens. . Because of its age, the infrastructure for the Red and Purple lines requires frequent (and costly) maintenance and repair. Texas: Texas Central.

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Can Looser Zoning Rules Help the Housing Shortage? Biden Thinks So

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President Biden’s infrastructure plan will set aside $5 billion for a grant program aimed at tackling “exclusionary” zoning laws that inflate housing costs. and Austin, Texas. Housing Policy + Finance. Can Looser Zoning Rules Help the Housing Shortage? Biden Thinks So. cbroderick. Thu, 04/08/2021 - 10:28. Read More. .

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Texas Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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For a list of Texas economic development agencies that can help with the site selection process, visit our Online Site Seekers’ Guide. FINANCING & GRANTS. Moving Image Industry Incentive Program: Provides grants to promote film, video game and visual effects industry growth in Texas. of qualified in-state spending.

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STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas

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Texas isn’t resting on laurels or stuck on past platitudes. million people and a nation-leading state infrastructure, it’s ensuring the future is as bright as the present. Texas is investing in its future by offering competitive incentives to companies creating jobs and driving innovation in the state. This isn’t an accident.

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Senate Finance Passes Tax Extensions | ENR: Engineering News.

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Search our site: Infrastructure. ENR Texas & Louisiana. Senate Finance Passes Tax Extensions. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Transportation. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods. Sustainability.

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FEATURE STORY: Talking The Talk And Backing It Up With Results

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Texas Governor Rick Perry. Rick Perry of Texas for the September/October 2013 issue of Business Facilities , we assumed our encounter would be similar to the informal yet highly informative session we had with him in May at the State Capital in Austin. Our recipe for success in Texas is simple,” he said. By Jack Rogers.

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