Far West

The decade-long enrollment decline of the state's public schools should prompt policy adjustments, the Public Policy Institute of California argues.

The $6 billion federal loan for the West Coast bullet train would set a bad precedent, opponents told the Department of Transportation.

Gov. Gavin Newsom's 'May Revise' budget proposal includes new taxes on technology and corporations to solve deficits through 2028.

California municipal advisory stalwart Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates looks to grow regionally as it celebrates 60 years in business.

The authority is also seeking legislation that would allow it to issue revenue bonds backed by $1 billion in annual cap-and-invest revenue.

Alaska Housing Finance Corp. had its Aa1 ratings affirmed by Moody's ahead of plans to issue debt.

Northwest Nazarene University, an Idaho private Christian college, had its ratings outlook revised to positive.

Mayor Karen Bass introduced a multi-year comprehensive plan, saying it is a first for a city that for too long had a fragmented approach to infrastructure.

Larry Rolapp helped grow Fieldman, Rolapp into a mainstay of California's municipal bond industry.

Guam is diversifying its economy beyond tourism and the military, Gov. Lourdes Leon Guerrero said.