Far West

Construction delay costs for a $5.2 billion elevated rail line planned for Oahu totaled $6 million -- 31% less than lawsuit-related delays were expected to cost the city.

The ranking Democrat on the House Ways and Means Committee said Tuesday that the Obama administration's proposed 28% cap on tax expenditures should be considered as a source of additional revenue in upcoming fiscal fights, but warned it should be viewed with caution.

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.