Far West

Oregon will sell $245 million of general obligation debt this week as low rates draw out taxable, second refinancings.

The International Bridge Tunnel and Turnpike Association has announced a campaign to elevate the role of tolling in transportation funding, backed by a recent Reason Foundation study that advocates for expanded use of toll financing.

Facing a $4.3 million deficit and courting insolvency, Idaho's Nampa School District No. 131 is seeking a judge's approval to borrow up to $4.3 million to cover the shortfall.

Frenso, Calif. has become home to one of only a handful of pilot projects that plan to use so called "social impact bonds."

California Gov. Jerry Brown released a $98 billion spending plan Wednesday with no sign of a deficit, incorporating plans for a new structure for transportation bonds.

The stream of new appointments to fill downstream positions created by death of long-time U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye continues.

The Alameda Transportation Corridor Authority secured a trio of Single-A ratings ahead of plans to refund $290 million in senior revenue bonds.

California Department of Veteran Affairs' $1.23 billion of general obligation and revenue debt will remain rated AA-minus by Fitch Ratings, and they will also keep a negative outlook.

California's revenues for December came in more than 1% above estimates in the budget, according to Controller John Chiang.

Chicago-based investment bank William Blair has expanded its presence in California by hiring veteran public finance bankers Cheryl Hines, Ken Gillespie, and Jeff Pickett.