Far West

Rates, ratios and credit spreads have munis entering May on solid footing, though some pressures due to tax season and rising U.S. Treasuries remain.

Stronger-than-expected state revenues and other borrowing options meant the California School Finance Authority's note program didn't use its full authorization.

With enough signatures collected, according to the Secretary of State's tally, a recall election is likely.

Gov. Steve Sisolak opted to form a joint committee to study the idea, rather than proposing legislation this session.

A jump in oil prices and federal relief has increased the likelihood Alaska will continue judicious draws on its permanent fund.

Mayor Eric Garcetti wants to exponentially increase spending to reduce homelessness as reports emerge that previous efforts aren't keeping pace.

Municipal triple-A benchmarks held steady as the focus was on the primary in which large new issues repriced to lower yields while secondary trading was light.

Sub-1% 10-year municipals and low ratios may test investor appetite for the asset class but it is hard to ignore the strong fundamentals and substantial fund flows in the backdrop.

Forward delivery sales, a replacement for tax-exempt advance refundings, could grow in 2021.

Fire scorched two million acres across both states, but muni credits remained relatively unscathed.