Far West

The rising cost of living, demographics, and growing utility demands are reshaping the credit profiles of municipal issuers and public utilities for the worse.

Housing officials in several cities are already laying the groundwork that will enable them to take advantage of the 21st Century Road to Housing Act passed by Congress earlier this year even though funding has not yet been appropriated.

Despite uncertainty created by federal policies and global turmoil, California's trade did not shrink; it shifted.

Senators from western states sent a letter to two federal agencies to address preparations for an extended fire season.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek canceled plans for a Salem data center in July. Her new edict goes further.

Academy Securities has big visions and a fresh commitment to its municipal finance practice.

Oregon State Rep. Paul Evans proposed a grant program that would fill budgetary gaps for small cities at risk of closing what he deems as essential city services.

The failure of California's recent wildfire liability legislation leaves investor-owned utilities like PG&E and SoCal Edison exposed to continued financial risk and potential ratings downgrades.

California issuers may receive payments from the settlement.