Keeley Webster

The lawsuit argues the International Emergency Economic Powers Act that Trump invoked to impose tariffs does not grant the president the ability to unilaterally adopt tariffs on goods imported to the U.S.

S&P Global Ratings cited longer-term concerns on Palisades wildfire-related liabilities in shifting its CreditWatch on Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to a negative outlook.

Both states' governors said they will appeal the FEMA denials, which comes amid concern the Trump adminstration is hobbling the emergency response agency.

State lawmakers approved a trailer bill to last year's budget that aided Medi-Cal and provided funding to local governments affected by January's wildfires.

The lawsuit says Education Secretary Linda McMahon illegally decided not to honor the extension of previously approved COVID-19 relief grants. 

Districts most vulnerable to cuts in federal programs are those already struggling from enrollment declines and other challenges.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.