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A bill pending in the Maryland Senate would require the state transportation authority to begin exploring the possibility of a bond-financed bridge across the Chesapeake Bay.
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San Francisco Supervisor John Avalos plans to request a hearing to examine whether city investments were harmed by manipulation of a key lending rate.
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Ray LaHood, a big supporter of high-speed rail and the Dulles Silver Line project, plans to step down as Transportation Secretary after a successor is nominated and confirmed by the Senate.
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Legislation has been introduced in California to curtail the use of some capital appreciation bonds sold by school and community college districts.
January 28 - Washington
Senate Budget Committee Chairman Patty Murray, D-Wash., has unveiled a "My Budget" online site for members of the public to provide their views on the next budget.
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The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board will soon make muni market benchmark data, including yield curves and other market indices, available on the EMMA web site to give market participants determine fair prices.
January 28 - California
Standard & Poor's revised its outlook to negative, on Los Angeles AA-rated solid waste resources bonds ahead of a $153 million competitive deal. Fitch Ratings affirmed at AA-minus with stable outlook.
January 25 - California
San Bernardino County CEO Greg Devereaux said Thursday that the plan to use eminent domain to restructure the loans of underwater borrowers had not receive enough community support.
January 25 - Nevada
Tax policy discussions are planned for Day 2 of Nevada's legislative session that begins Feb. 4, lawmakers say.
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