Far West

Plans for a $1 billion electric car factory in North Las Vegas are a credit positive for Clark County and Nevada, according to Moody's Investors Service.

Oregon Treasurer Ted Wheeler has called for an immediate halt to a general obligation bond-financed energy loan program that is running in the red.

California Gov. Jerry Brown warns state legislators that increased spending could eat up the state’s recent revenue windfalls.

Market participants expect a slower year for Oregon public finance, though some sectors could pick up and major policy questions about corporate and property taxes could see discussion.

The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce wants a $600 million increase in annual transportation funding.

The chair of California’s Assembly Committee on Transportation unveiled legislation he said would provide revenue to meet the state’s serious transportation needs.

The San Diego Association of Governments is holding public hearings to gauge public sentiment on a half-cent sales tax for transportation.

Initiative that would require California legislators to wear donor logos on their clothing moves forward.

The new chief executive officer of a California municipal advisory firm plans to grow the firm by acquiring smaller firms as the industry consolidates in the new regulatory environment.

The National Football League confirmed that the Oakland Raiders, St. Louis Rams and the San Diego Chargers all submitted applications to relocate to the Los Angeles area.