Far West

West Coast states and British Columbia, have formed a first of its kind partnership to cooperate on financing public infrastructure projects through private investors.

The Idaho Bond Bank received an Aa1 affirmation from Moody’s Investors Service ahead of plans on Nov. 28 to price $64.5 million in revenue bonds.

Newport Beach, Calif.-based Mischler Financial Group, Inc., a Service Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise, announced that it plans to contribute 10% of the firm’s November profits to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Pasadena, Calif.-based Episcopal Communities & Services received an A-minus rating and stable outlook from Fitch Ratings ahead of plans to refund $67.5 million in CCRC bonds.

California’s October revenues came in higher than budget estimates, according to both the State Controller’s Office and the Department of Finance.

California's nonpartisan Legislative Analyst's Office said in a report Wednesday it forecasts the state will face a $1.9 billion budget deficit for the next fiscal year.

Moody's Investors Service Placed 17 California county credits and four special districts on review for downgrade.

The board of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority voted Wednesday to increase rates on the Dulles Toll Road, calling it necessary to finance part of the mostly bond-funded and highly controversial Silver Line rail extension to Dulles International Airport.

The Los Angeles City Council voted in favor of placing a half-cent sales tax on the March ballot to help the city combat its financial woes.

The small Mendocino Coast Health Care District in Northern California has filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection.