Far West

Two Republicans, Benton County Treasurer Duane Davidson and asset manager Michael Waite, are poised face off in November to become Washington state's next treasurer.

The small Florida city of Opa-locka is on the verge of bankruptcy, according to the head of a state-appointed oversight board.

Road, transit, and rail projects in 32 states share $500 million in latest round of competitive TIGER grants.

Washington State Treasurer James McIntire is proposing a new 5% income tax to fully fund the state's court-mandated K-12 education funding obligations.

Poised for Growth, San Diego and Chicago-based fund manager Gurtin Fixed Income Management promoted Michael Johnson to co-CEO.

A Republican lawmaker has introduced legislation in the House that would prohibit states from taxing customers making Internet and catalog purchases outside of their borders, marking the latest chapter in the ongoing debate over online sales tax.

Wisconsin lawmakers warn that a looming $940 million road revenue gap may require a higher gasoline tax.

Californians will vote on several bond-related initiatives among the 17 ticketed for the statewide ballot on Nov. 8.

Four transportation agencies in California's three largest metropolitan areas have placed tax measures on November's ballot.

California Treasurer John Chiang announced that municipal finance firms seeking state business will be required to certify that they will make no contributions to local bond election campaigns in the state.