California

Municipal bond issuance in the Far West was down 2.3% in a first half that saw volume drop 17.1% nationally.

The new California Housing Finance Agency credit pools multifamily housing loans.

Ongoing strikes by actors and writers pose a risk for next year's Oscars ceremony, which generates significant revenue that helps pay off the bonds. 

Recent laws extend the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse victims to file civil claims, impacting California school districts and counties.

The board named Jamie Asbury, the district's energy manager, to the top slot after an eight-month search.

The Legislative Analyst's Office says the overhaul of behavioral and mental health systems would come at the expense of services provided by county governments.

California follows Midwest and Southeast states that formed hubs to go after federal infrastructure funding to develop 'clean' hydrogen fuel technology.

American Advanced Management signed a letter of intent for a lease-to-buy agreement for Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital in Hollister.

The revenue bonds were issued through the California Municipal Finance Authority on behalf of LAX Integrated Express Solutions, the P3 project developer.

Most states continue to fare well, despite economic shocks and weakening revenue growth.