Far West

Mayor Kirk Caldwell's plan to use city money to pay a share of the cash-strapped East Kapolei-to-Ala Moana rail project is already raising objections from at least two members of the City Council, the body that he needs to OK the major policy shift.

Sonoma County voters may be asked this fall to support a massive housing bond aimed at solving a housing crisis exacerbated by the devastating October wildfires.

Lawmakers voted Saturday to chip in more state cash for two of Oregon's signature higher education projects.

The cost of certification and disclosure requirements over the life of the bonds are cited as potential holdups.

North Idaho Rep. Heather Scott's bill to limit repeat bond elections after voters reject them squeaked through the Idaho House on Thursday with a 37-32 vote.

New money sales made up for a drop in refundings, pushing the region past $95 billion of volume.

Rick Witte, former head of public finance for Andrews Kurth Kenyon, is among those making the move from that firm.

Rep. Bill Shuster says a federal gas tax hike is the only way to pay for an infrastructure bill and that Congress could vote on legislation after the November elections.

The amicus briefs ask the state's high court to weaken a rule that is believed to make future benefit reductions impossible.

The SEC told a federal court that it will not pursue a judgment against the muni advisor firm or its principal unless it appears that the settlement process has stalled.