Far West

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.

California Treasurer Bill Lockyer expanded his request for a formal legal opinion on the role of underwriters in school bond campaigns to include financial advisors and bond counsel.

Stockton and its bond market creditors postured for a fight Monday at the start of a Federal court trial over the city's ability to enter Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection.

A federal appeals court ruling struck a blow to a financing program for energy efficiency and water conservation projects on homes when it upheld a decision last week by the Federal Housing Finance Administration prohibiting participation by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

The Internal Revenue Service is auditing $529.1 million of education loan revenue bonds issued by the Alaska Student Loan Corporation from 2003 through 2012.

California Controller John Chiang said Thursday that San Jose's redevelopment agency improperly transferred $148 million of assets, including the potential site of an Oakland Athletics ballpark.

Standard & Poor's announced Thursday evening it has upgraded the District of Columbia's general obligation bonds to AA- from A+.