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AMERICAS WATER IN BRIEF Vol 14, Issue 5 (May 2013)

In the face of an ongoing and catastrophic drought, the Texas state legislature has effectively killed a $2 billion water infrastructure bill after a procedural motion on 29 April delayed the bill’s consideration.

America’s municipal midlife crisis Vol 14, Issue 5 (May 2013)

Discretionary US water infrastructure spending cannot fall for ever. The antidote may involve a stiff dose of reality for citizens, argues Debra Coy.

Adjusting to the new performance paradigm Vol 14, Issue 4 (April 2013)

2012 was a year of change in the contract operations market, as traditional O&M contracts gave way to performance-based models. Which companies are best positioned to ride the new wave?

AMERICAS WATER IN BRIEF Vol 14, Issue 4 (April 2013)

Layne Christensen shares plunged by 11% on 15 April after the company announced its fourth-quarter results, despite the numbers being in line with management’s earlier guidance (a net loss of $22.1 million on revenues of $229.7 million).

Bidding to justify the profit motive Vol 14, Issue 4 (April 2013)

Private water companies have lost out to non-profits on a series of highprofile deals in the US water sector over the past couple of years. Just how serious is the threat?

Congress seeks to put PPPs to work for water Vol 14, Issue 4 (April 2013)

The US Senate has proposed using public-private partnerships to complete Army Corps of Engineers water projects.

Federal court gives Texas the bird Vol 14, Issue 4 (April 2013)

A recent ruling in Texas found that the Endangered Species Act broadly preempts state water laws. Lawyer Wes Strickland assesses the implications.

GWI Water Index follows Dow to new high Vol 14, Issue 4 (April 2013)

A record-breaking month for a number of global stock indices belied execution problems in end markets for some former hot stock picks.

HD Supply eyes heightened distribution via IPO Vol 14, Issue 4 (April 2013)

The owners of Tyco and Norit both considered IPOs before opting to sell the businesses to strategic investors. What is the justification for industrial distributor HD Supply’s private equity backers to adopt the same approach?

MAD MEN GET WATER Vol 14, Issue 4 (April 2013)

A “Got Milk?”-style PR campaign for the US water sector might finally be on its way.