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The Virginia Port Authority's decision not to pursue a public-private partnership could have a negative impact on other potential port privatization deals, according to a new report from Fitch Ratings.

NABL is urging Treasury and the IRS to provide guidance ensuring that tax-exempt private-activity bonds don’t become taxable if the issuing governments and nonprofit hospitals take steps to implement President Obama’s health care reform law.

The California Health Facilities Financing Authority approved on Thursday issuing $450 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds for Sutter Health System to construct a hospital in Santa Rosa and medical clinics in Sunnyvale and San Carlos.

A Federal bankruptcy judge ruled today that Stockton, Calif. is eligible for Chapter 9 protection, rejecting the objections of bond market creditors.

San Bernardino City Attorney James Penman filed a lawsuit against the state claiming that if the city's sales and property taxes are docked, the city will be forced to shut down.

If Stockton is granted the right to file for bankruptcy protection, the next big fight ahead may be with its whale of a creditor, the California Public Employees' Retirement System,

Hawaii received an "F" in a study grading states on the quality of the government spending data the state provides online.

Clark County, Nev., Commissioners approved a 4% decrease in sewer bills for customers served by the Clark County Water Reclamation District.

The trial over Stockton, Calif.'s eligibility to enter bankruptcy protection is expected to wrap up Wednesday, with bankruptcy Judge Christopher Klein saying he is likely to rule Monday.

The San Bernardino County, Calif. District Attorney office announced the arrest of former airport developer Scott Spencer on charges that he defrauded the San Bernardino International Airport Authority of more than $1 million.