Far West

A new poll shows that a statewide ballot initiative to limit highway tolls in Washington has lost traction with voters, according to the Seattle Times.

Fitch Ratings downgraded more than $370 million of debt issued for Eisenhower Medical Center to BBB from A-minus.

San Diego-based Rady Children’s Hospital received an A-plus from Fitch Ratings on $150 million of bonds to be sold through negotiation the week of Nov. 7.

San Jose is weighing a parcel tax to help cover a $1 billion bill to upgrade streets over the next decade, according to a published report.

Montebello will move ahead on a note issue despite claims earlier this month that an ill-timed release of a report from the California controller’s office jeopardized its efforts to sell short-term notes.

The Anchorage Assembly voted Tuesday to limit to 1% a property tax hike to support its school district in the next budget.

WASHINGTON - Local government officials gathered here Wednesday and Thursday to seek support from administration officials, lawmakers, and their staff for tax-exempt financing.

SAN FRANCISCO - California Gov. Jerry Brown will unveil his pension reform plan Thursday, sparking a renewed debate on the state's employee retirement liabilities.

WASHINGTON - In some of its 32 Build America Bond audits, the Internal Revenue Service has raised concerns about whether premiums paid for bond insurance could disqualify the bonds as BABs and jeopardize the federal subsidy payments made to the issuers, according to bond lawyers and IRS officials.

SAN FRANCISCO - Some California redevelopment agency bonds with poor backstops will face credit stress if legislation to disband the agencies or force large payouts is upheld in court, according to Standard & Poor's.