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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed the legislation expected to raise $40 million annually.

Vivian Altman, Nancy Feldman, Daniel Hartman and JoLinda L. Herring slated to serve four-year terms starting Oct. 1.

Lincoln's City Council unanimously passed three ordinances on Monday paving the way for the bond-financed construction of a new central public library building.

The muni market has "cheapened and steepened," which is a great opportunity for people still on the sidelines to get into the market again, said Jennifer Johnston, director of municipal bonds research at Franklin Templeton.

The Senate Committee on Appropriations released its version of the Transportation Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Act which contains more money for the public transit than the House version.

The agency cited the permanent raise to the rum tax cover for the improved outlook.

School districts are facing many challenges, including less federal funding, increased competition, declining enrollment and inflating costs.

The city council signed off on an $810 million debt sale, while it considers asking voters for a property tax rate increase this year to address budget gaps.

An investor presentation highlights industry conferences and consulting services that "have made the CIA the 'think tank' of the food service industry."

The asset class got a "much-needed boost" from inflows into muni mutual funds last week, said Birch Creek strategists.