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President Trump's "sanctuary city" order is expected to foreshadow more long-term turbulence for urban-federal relations as the president sought to force compliance with his objectives by threatening to cut federal funding.

The looming closure of the State and Local Government Series, or SLGS, window on March 15, when the debt ceiling suspension is set to expire, introduces new transaction risks that must be properly and prudently managed.

The sale of bankrupt Hanjin Shipping’s majority stake in a terminal operator that represented 30% of Port of Long Beach’s revenues in 2015 is a credit positive for the port.

Nearly four and a half years later, San Bernardino has received final approval on its plan to exit bankruptcy.

Republicans in Wisconsin legislature ask planners for more realistic estimates of highway project costs.

The Internal Revenue Service has told the California Municipal Finance Authority that $32.5 million of refunding bonds it issued in 2007 for Exxon Capital Ventures, Inc. are taxable, but the borrower is disputing the finding.

The Wyoming legislature is considering a bill that would essentially ban major types of renewable energy in the coal revenue-dependent state.

The Port of Oakland this week asked a large stakeholder task force to look for operating efficiencies in preparation for an ambitious construction agenda this year.

California's cost for retiree health and dental benefits has grown to $76.68 billion, according to a report from State Controller Betty Yee.

Drought-inspired water and wastewater projects in California are moving forward despite record rainfall this year.