Southwest

Kansas Supreme Court Rules School Funding Unconstitutional

The Kansas Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling that the state's funding for public schools violates the state constitution.

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S&P Lowers Glendale, Ariz., to BBB-Plus

Standard & Poor's lowered Glendale, Ariz.'s, general obligation bond rating to BBB-plus from A-minus based on the agency's new criteria and retained a negative outlook. more »

Arizona

Boulder Turnpike P3 Approved, Suit Threat Lingers

Colorado approves a $490 million public-private partnership to redevelop U.S. 36, but a Boulder group renews its threat of a lawsuit. more »

Colorado

Sugar Land Thinking Convention Center

The Houston suburb of Sugar Land is considering a convention center to accompany its planned $83 million entertainment center. more »

Texas

Austin Buys $31M of Wind Power

Austin will buy up to 300 megawatts of wind energy for 18 years for $31 million per year under a recently approved contract. more »

Texas

Parks Shutdown Cost $414M: Study

Last year's government shutdown brought 8 million fewer visitors to national parks, costing the parks and surrounding communities an estimated $414 million, according to a federal study. more »

Arizona

Beaumont ISD Faces Two Downgrades Amid FBI Probe

Two ratings agencies have downgraded the Beaumont Independent School District, Texas in the midst of state and federal criminal investigations. more »

Texas

Arizona Power Authority Offers $25M to Improve Hoover Dam

Amid worsening drought that has lowered the level of Lake Mead, The Arizona Power Authority is preparing to issue $25 million of taxable revenue bonds for upgrades to the Hoover Dam. more »

Nevada

Arizona

Texas School District Submits $1.2 Billion Bond Measure

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District's call for $1.2 billion of bonds is the largest ballot proposal in Texas this year. more »

Texas

$60M High School Stadium Closed After Cracks Found

Allen Independent School District in Texas has closed its 2-year-old, bond-financed $60 million Allen Eagle Stadium after discovering cracks in the concrete concourse. more »

Texas

Bowie County Tax Rollback Vote Brings Moody's Downgrade

Moody's Investors Service downgraded Bowie County, Texas, to A3 from A1 in advance of a tax rollback election. more »

Texas

Gaylord Resort Faces New Legal Challenge

A second lawsuit seeks to block tax incentives for a controversial $824 million Gaylord Rockies resort hotel. more »

Colorado

Wichita $10B Short of Funding Needs: Study

The city of Wichita will need about $10 billion more than currently planned to maintain its infrastructure over the next decade, according to a committee report. more »

Kansas