Far West

Robert Citron, a former treasurer of California's Orange County who spent nine months in prison for his role in what stood for years as the nation's biggest municipal bankruptcy, has died. He was 87.

Bond-related bills pending in the Virginia House of Delegates would limit toll increases on the Dulles Toll Road and authorize the commonwealth, through authorities, to purchase and control the privately-owned Dulles Greenway.

The Financial Stability Oversight Council has extended the deadline for submitting comments on proposed regulations of money market mutual funds to Feb. 15 from Jan. 18.

California's legislative watchdog has commended Gov. Jerry Brown for his balanced budget proposal that also attempts to rein in general obligation bond borrowing.

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."