Colorado

The Lone Star state, the nation's largest exporter of goods, could be hit economically by a tariff war, particularly with Mexico, its biggest trading partner.

Issuers in the eight-state region sold $103.3 billion of bonds last year, with Texas deals accounting for $68.13 billion of the debt.

From two Colorado lines to more Amtrak service, Southwest states are advancing passenger rail projects, but the Trump administration may slow that roll.

While Texas is forecasting a big budget balance, fiscal boom times are ebbing for it and other Southwest states amid tax cuts and depleted federal funding.

Wish lists for new or improved professional sports venues are piling up with Oklahoma City poised to vet financing proposals for a downtown basketball arena.

The rating agency said the district's strong management helped boost its ratings ahead of an $806 million bond issuance slated for Jan. 22.

Large bond sales are expected this year for airports undergoing major expansion projects in Denver, Dallas, Houston, and Austin amid rising passenger traffic.

Several metropolitan districts, which finance public infrastructure for housing developments, tapped contingent liquidity for debt service payments this month.

Issuers in Southwest states led by Texas are hoping voters will approve billions of dollars of bonds in Tuesday's election.

Up to $475 million of unrated revenue bonds will be sold to purchase, expand, and renovate the Stanley Hotel, which inspired Stephen King's The Shining.