Far West

Clark County, Nev.'s McCarran International Airport on Wednesday night received a downgrade from Moody’s Investors Service to A1 from Aa3 on about $3 billion of its $4.5 billion of debt just as it prepares to market $365 million in three series on May 30.

Oregon’s Office of Economic Analysis said April provided no revenue surprises on either the upside or downside.

Clark County, Nev., on Monday received an Aa1 rating affirmation and a stable outlook from Moody’s Investors Service as it plans to refund $75.9 million of general obligation limited-tax bonds on May 30.

The California Assembly approved a bill on Monday aimed at expediting Los Angeles County transportation projects.

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is adding parking to his efforts to create a legacy impact on transportation.

The California Legislative Analyst’s Office has said it makes sense for Gov. Jerry Brown to use $411 million for the budget from the state’s share of a nationwide settlement with five major banks over illegal foreclosures.

WASHINGTON — Lawrence Sandor has been named the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board's deputy general counsel for regulatory support.

Four groups representing localities are forming an advisory council as part of the Streamlined Sales Tax agreement to focus on local tax issues and to push for Congress to approve online sales-tax legislation.

WASHINGTON — States slowed their borrowing dramatically, with a growth of only 2.5% in 2011, despite low interest rates, according to a new Moody’s Investors Service report.

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power heads to market Wednesday to refund $276.8 million of water bonds.