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Kansas Revenues Rebound in February
Kansas surpassed its revenue forecast for February by $22 million, bolstering Gov. Sam Brownback's position that tax cuts are leading to economic growth.
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Arkansas Revenues 7% Above Forecast in February
Arkansas's February revenues ran 3% higher than the same month in 2014 and 7% above the budget forecast, according to state officials.  more »
Arkansas
Littleton, Colo., Requires Vote to Use Tax Increment Financing
The Denver suburb of Littleton can no longer use tax-increment financing or eminent domain without voter approval after passage of a ballot initiative March 3.  more »
Colorado
Phoenix Seeks Voter Approval of $33B Transportation Plan
Phoenix voters will consider a plan to fund $33 billion of transportation programs through 2050 with a 0.72-cent sales tax.  more »
Arizona
Tulsa Voters OK Record School Bond Issue
Tulsa Public Schools won 80% approval for its record $415 million bond proposal that will help the inner-city district compete with its suburban rivals.  more »
Oklahoma
JPMorgan Loses Some Bankers, Plans Additions
JPMorgan, ranked second among senior managers last year, is losing about six mid- and senior level public finance bankers through a mix of departures, retirements, and one cut, according to industry sources.  more »
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South Texas Jail Defaults as Operator Departs
LaSalle County, Texas, is trying to take over operation of a for-profit prison after the private operator quit its contract for the damaged facility.  more »
Texas
Dallas Seeks Savings With Water/Sewer Refunding
Dallas will bring one of its largest refunding deals to market with $579 million of water and sewer bonds that carry ratings near the top of the scale.  more »
Texas
Texas Bills Would Ban CABs
A Texas lawmaker is seeking to ban the use of capital appreciation bonds in the state and require more disclosure about outstanding debt on bond ballots.  more »
Texas
Opponents Target Tolls in Texas
With nine bills in the Legislature seeking to curtail the development of turnpikes in Texas, opponents see a chance to alleviate "toll fatigue."  more »
Texas
$2B for Texas Road Projects Approved
The Texas Transportation Commission authorized contracts for $2 billion of road and bridge projects, including $1.74 billion approved by voters Nov. 4.  more »
Texas
Utah Fuel Tax Hike Clears Legislative Hurdle
Utah Sen. Kevin Van Tassel's bill to increase Utah fuel taxes by 10 cents per gallon is gathering support and clearing legislative hurdles as the Beehive State seeks to keep up with transportation needs.  more »
Utah
Oklahoma Plans to Tap Rainy Day Fund as Revenue Gap Doubles
The doubling of Oklahoma's revenue shortfall to $600 billion is “the latest data point in a credit-negative trend,” according to Moody's Investors Service.  more »
Oklahoma
Texas State University System Issues $315M
The Texas State University System combined new money and refunding in a $314.8 million issue that drew attractive yields for the issuer.  more »
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