Far West

A bill introduced in the Senate by Republicans would put Indian tribal governments more on a par with state and local governments for bond financings, giving them better access to capital to support infrastructure and local economic development.

The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority plans a first-of-its kind environmental impact bond using a "pay for success" model to finance infrastructure to manage stormwater runoff.

Tennessee officials hope to avoid a $60 million cut in federal road funding over state's new under-21 DUI law.

In an historic action, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board has filed a markup disclosure proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission that it said will likely lower transaction costs for retail investors, enable them to better understand dealers' pricing practices, and improve investor confidence in the municipal market.

Legislation that would have authorized a vote on a $3 billion affordable housing bond failed to pass ahead of California's legislative deadline of midnight Sept. 1.

The Securities and Exchange Commission is asking a federal judge to allow it to submit an amended complaint that includes much more detailed charges against banker Peter Cannava in connection with an ill-fated private placement for startup video game company 38 Studios.

Gambling is not a reliable and sustainable source of revenue for states or a solution to their budgetary problems, according to a recent report from the Rockefeller Institute of Government.

California achieved $494.5 million in present value savings when it refunded $2.04 billion of state general obligation bonds, said Treasurer John Chiang.

Minnesota highway officials say road conditions will worsen without solution to growing revenue gap.

The market stars aligned for Berkeley, Calif., to land what participants call exceptional pricing for a parking revenue bond deal.