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The Internal Revenue Service Whistleblower Office awarded more than $61 million to whistleblowers in fiscal 2016, the agency said Thursday.

The State of Washington's debt burden grew less than 1% in 2016, according to the state's annual Debt Affordability Study.

California Gov. Jerry Brown wants the state to hold off on selling the $9 billion of general obligation bonds the state’s voters approved in November.

The San Diego Chargers are exercising their option to move to Los Angeles.

Municipal market participants see a slowing of Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service guidance and rules in 2017, but plan to closely watch rules on political subdivisions, tweaks to management contract guidance, and rules for public approval of private activity bonds.

California revenues missed projections in December by nearly $2 billion compared to projections in the state’s 2016-17 budget.

California Gov. Jerry Brown says bolstering reserves and spending restraints are the best way to prepare for federal uncertainties in fiscal 2017-18 budget unveiling.

State and local groups told members of Congress that tax-exempt bonds are the cornerstone of infrastructure financing, as the lawmakers consider how to increase spending on roads and bridges as well as tax reforms that could entail restrictions on tax exemption.

Financial advisor Montague DeRose & Associates has merged with Annette Yee & Company.

San Francisco voters will be asked to approve a $350 million bond to repair its fragile seawall, which experts believe needs a multi-billion dollar investment.