Far West

While other issuers have suffered ratings hits or had them withdrawn, California's ratings have not been impacted by its now perennially late ACFR.

The Bay Area Rapid Transit inspector general departed early saying the board obstructed her work.

Huntington Beach leaders say they are countersuing because the state is trying to micromanage the city's planning and zoning process to gain more housing.

The income tax filing deadline for 51 of California's 58 counties was moved to October, which means the usual April read on revenues may be less informative.

Nossaman renames its pension practice to reflect a broader service offering as Michelle McCarthy comes on board.

Turmoil at the community college has placed its accreditation in jeopardy and resulted in a rating downgrade.

Idaho and Wyoming have joined other red states in introducing legislation that would ban from state business banks that have engaged in so-called boycotts of energy and gun companies.

One public hospital district violated a debt service covenant and was downgraded to junk; the other declared a fiscal emergency and seeks an outside partner.

Economists' quarterly forecast estimates lawmakers will have nearly $696 million more to spend than anticipated and taxpayers will receive $3.9 billion through the state's kicker rebate.

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District relied on fare revenue before the pandemic. Ridership has lagged since COVID, and so have revenues.