Far West

Oakdale, Calif., looks to restructure debt and raise sewer rates after missing the Aug. 31 debt service payment on a state revolving loan connected to its 2002 sewer revenue bonds.

Moody's Investors Service said Monday that the California's recently passed pension reform legislation is a positive for the state's credit.

Maryland State Treasurer Nancy Kopp was awarded the 2012 Jesse Unruh Award for her outstanding service to her profession and her state.

San Bernardino officials approved a pre-pendency budget plan to pay bills until a bankruptcy petition is approved, but bankruptcy documents filed by city staff on Aug. 31 outline just how far city leaders will have to go to get the city back on sound financial ground.

A property tax settlement between Reno, Washoe County and Washoe County School District means the Reno RDA can make bond payments through 2018.

California's new pension reform legislation is a significant step forward for the Golden State, though the changes will take a long time, rating analysts say.

Clark County School District, Nev., received a one-notch downgrade on $3.8 billion in debt from Fitch Ratings on Tuesday.

Washington's Economic and Review Forecast Council, the state's budget revenue forecaster, named Stephen Lerch as executive director.

Hyatt won the recommendation of the Portland Metro Council's staff to build a 600-room hotel next to the city's convention center.

Coastline Community College District in Orange County, Calif. wants to place a $700 million bond on the November ballot