Far West

Hawaii Gov. David Ige told legislators he wants to issue general obligation bonds to fund the majority of $3 billion in capital projects over the next two years to capitalize on the state’s high ratings.

The Supreme Court of California has a case before it with the potential to alter the political and legal conversations about pensions in the Golden State and beyond.

Full repeal of the Affordable Care Act may cut hospital revenue by close to $400 billion over the next 10 years, putting pressure on healthcare bond ratings and state and local budgets.

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System Board has voted to reduce the pension fund’s current 7.5% expected annual rate of return on investments to 7% over the next three years.

The credit implications of Washington States' K-12 funding overhaul may hinge on how the state's solutions affect each district's revenues and flexibility.

California Treasurer John Chiang has formed a cannabis banking group to help marijuana growers gain access to banking.

Scottsdale settles dispute with IRS with payment of almost $751,000 and its authority settles claims with bond counsel for $75,000.

U.S. mayors and other municipal market participants are stepping up pressure on Congress to maintain the tax exemption on municipal bonds, after President-elect Donald Trump said he supports the tax break that they say is crucial for funding infrastructure projects.

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission has issued $259 million of taxable water revenue bonds, certified as green bonds through the Climate Bond Initiative.

The grant from the Federal Transit Administration completes funding for $1 billion Texas rail line linking Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport with downtown stations.