Far West

With austerity measures already in place and energy revenues showing little sign of rebounding, Wyoming's government is pushing to diversify the state's economy sooner rather than later.

California revenues for October missed budget projections for the month by 5%.

The 430 tax and local bond measures considered by Californians achieved an 80% approval rate in preliminary counts.

Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa tossed his hat into the race for California governor.

An operator of bond-financed charter schools in California has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Voters approved more than $200 billion of bonds, tax extensions, and new revenues for roads and transit.

Five are named to the MSRB's Investment Advisory Board for 2017.

Donald Trump's plans to dismantle the Dodd-Frank Act and impose a moratorium on new regulations could affect the municipal bond market.

President-elect Donald Trump's promise to rebuild the nation's infrastructure is resonating with Republican and Democratic lawmakers, but could spell trouble for municipal bonds.

The stage for is set for historic tax reform that could imperil the tax exemption for municipal bonds.