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Keeley Webster

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    Municipal disclosure
    Ceres offers guidance on disclosing climate, adaptation risks

    The non-profit climate advocacy organization called for better disclosure on climate risks and adaptation efforts as the prevalence of natural disasters grows.

    By Keeley Webster
    April 8
  • Los Angeles County CEO Fesia Davenport
    Lawsuits
    Los Angeles County reaches $4 billion settlement in sex abuse cases

    The county will likely tap reserves, issue judgment obligation bonds and make departmental cuts to cover the $4 billion settlement.

    By Keeley Webster
    April 7
  • Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson
    Trends in the Regions
    Washington lawmakers race to work out broad budget differences

    Lawmakers have until late this month to decide on a mix of cuts and taxes acceptable to the governor to close a $16 billion shortfall over the next two budgets.

    By Keeley Webster
    April 4
  • Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson
    State budgets
    Washington governor rejects lawmakers' budget proposals

    Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson told lawmakers approving an unsustainable budget would put bond ratings at risk.

    By Keeley Webster
    April 2
  • The Bakersfield to Merced section of high-speed rail is expected to be completed in 2030, according to authority officials.
    Transportation industry
    $7 billion hole could derail California bullet train project

    California's High Speed Rail Authority has until June 2026 to figure out how to close a $7 billion budget hole, said the LAO's principal fiscal and policy analyst at a budget hearing.

    By Keeley Webster
    March 28
  • Assemblymember Tina McKinnor, D-Inglewood, took part in a wildfire press conference in January with Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and other state lawmakers.
    Wildfires
    Los Angeles leaders ask state for fire recovery funding

    The Los Angeles Legislative Delegation penned a letter to state budget leaders asking for $1.9 billion in fire recovery aid for the city after meeting with city leaders.

    By Keeley Webster
    March 26
  • Rendering of Major League Baseball stadium in Portland, Oregon
    Oregon
    Oregon lawmakers weigh tax to back baseball stadium bonds

    A bill in Oregon would tax professional baseball players to fund $800 million in bonds for a stadium to attract a Major League Baseball team.

    By Keeley Webster
    March 24
  • Washington Governor Bob Ferguson
    Trends in the Regions
    Revenue outlook foreshadows tough budget choices in Washington

    Washington's latest official state revenue forecast lopped almost $900 million from projected collections over the next four years.

    By Keeley Webster
    March 21
  • Los-Angeles-Mayor-Karen-Bass
    Budgets
    Los Angeles budget woes may drive layoffs

    Mayor Karen Bass and her budget chief say the city faces a $1 billion budget gap and will need to rethink the way Los Angeles operates.

    By Keeley Webster
    March 20
  • Palomar Health's Palomar Medical Center Escondido, in Escondido, California.
    Healthcare
    Palomar Health's Fitch rating falls further into junk

    Fitch Ratings cited the San Diego-area health district's ongoing fiscal woes in dropping its rating to B-minus from B and revising its negative watch to a negative outlook.

    By Keeley Webster
    March 19
  • california-insurance-commissioner-ricardo-lara-official-portrait (cropped).jpg
    Natural disasters
    State Farm 'provisionally' granted 22% hike by California insurance head

    California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara wants the prospective rate hike discussed at a public hearing in April before he formally approves it.

    By Keeley Webster
    March 17
  • Saddle Loft Apartments in Hailey, Idaho
    Trends in the Regions
    Idaho nonprofit finds a way to finance workforce housing in resort town

    The nonprofit Wood River Community Housing Trust uses municipal bonds as part of its toolkit to finance workforce housing in the pricey Sun Valley, Idaho, area.

    By Keeley Webster
    March 14
  • Pickup truck destroyed by Altadena, California wildfire
    Wildfires
    Negative S&P outlook for seven California utilities on wildfire risk

    S&P Global Ratings analysts said they reviewed their entire rated California public utility portfolio before giving seven negative outlooks.

    By Keeley Webster
    March 13
  • The Palo Verde Diversion Dam on the Colorado River near Blythe, California.
    Politics and policy
    Colorado River states running out of time to craft usage plan

    If the seven states dependent on the Colorado River don't craft a new operating agreement, the federal government could end up doing it for them.

    By Keeley Webster
    March 12
  • Rendering of proposed cruise ship terminal
    Alaska
    Alaska governor approves sale of bonds for cruise ship terminal

    Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed legislation approving the issuance of up to $135 million in revenue bonds to replace a cruise ship terminal.

    By Keeley Webster
    March 10
  • California state Assemblymember Buffy Wicks at a podium
    California
    California lawmakers say they'll cut infrastructure red tape

    A new report identifies reforms to speed up the regulatory process and reduce costs for infrastructure projects in California.

    By Keeley Webster
    March 7
  •  Oregon Lottery and Video Lottery signs in the storefront window in Sandy, Oregon
    Trends in the Regions
    Refunding boosts size of upcoming Oregon lottery revenue bond deal

    The $550 million deal from an issuer with two triple-A ratings includes about $250 million for refunding and an $85 million taxable piece.

    By Keeley Webster
    March 7
  • California Attorney General Rob Bonta Interview
    Litigation
    Judge orders federal funding freeze lifted

    A district judge in Rhode Island issued a second order telling the administration to halt its grant freeze, saying his first order is not being followed.

    By Keeley Webster
    March 6
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    Economic news
    UCLA Anderson Forecast outlines likely affect of Trump policies

    Mass deportations and tariffs on key trade partners are expected to have a "significant" negative impact on the U.S. and California economies, according to the UCLA Anderson Forecast.

    By Keeley Webster
    March 5
  • California Gov. Gavin Newsom and President Donald Trump on a tarmac in Los Angeles after the president attended a briefing on the fires.
    Wildfires
    California walks environmental tightrope to further wildfire prevention

    The governor aims to secure federal funding with latest executive order in aftermath of Los Angeles fires.

    By Keeley Webster
    March 3
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