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The latest round of TIGER grant funding will disburse nearly $500 million to 47 projects in 34 states and the District of Columbia, U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced Friday. The Department of Transportation received 703 applications from all 50 states, U.S. territories, and D.C. The awards ranged from $1 million to $21.6 million.
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The American Public Power Association and a California Public Agency have commented on proposed IRS governmental plan regulations, suggesting changes to provide certainty to existing participants in governmental plans.
June 21 - California
California general obligation bond yield spreads have narrowed significantly over the past two years despite only small improvements in the state's financial health.
June 21
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California Gov. Jerry Brown and Democratic legislative leaders reached an agreement Thursday to finalize a budget to close the state's nearly $16 billion deficit.
June 21 - Washington
A struggling public arena in Wenatchee, Wash., hired Piper Jaffray to underwrite its upcoming refinancing of $42 million of outstanding defaulted debt. The firm had handled the previous deal that ran into trouble.
June 21 - Oregon
The Portland City Council voted unanimously to create a Tourism Improvement District, which will raise the tax on all hotels in the city with 50 or more rooms.
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California retirement system officials have further cut the benefits of two former top Bell employees now facing corruption charges.
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Moody's Investors Service has downgraded the Washington Township Health Care District's long-term revenue bonds to Baa1 from A3, affecting $232 million of debt.
June 21 - California
California will not see single-digit unemployment until 2013, according to a report by UCLA's Anderson Forecast.
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