Southwest

Eddy County Commissioners unanimously approved an industrial revenue bond for a company planning to build and operate a natural gas plant within the county.

The Oklahoma governor urged lawmakers to end a six-week-long special session by closing a $215 million budget gap.

James Joseph, the state bond advisor for 22 years, resigned after legislation made his post part of the treasurer's office.

Arlington, Texas planned to issue $500 million of tax-exempt bonds in 2018 for a Major League Baseball venue.

A complaint has reportedly been filed with the Texas Ethics Commission against a group and one of its vocal leaders, claiming they have violated state laws in opposing the City of Mineral Wells' $17.26 million bond election.

“Hurricane Harvey does not appear to have had a significant net effect on state sales tax revenue,” said state Comptroller Glenn Hegar.

More states and localities moved ahead with infrastructure financings in October, as issuers gained confidence the municipal tax exemption will remain in place.

A lawsuit seeking to halt construction of the Windy Gap Firming Project's Chimney Hollow Reservoir would not necessarily affect Longmont's proposal to sell $36.3 million in bonds to help cover Longmont's share of the project's costs — if voters approve that measure.

The statewide total exceeds the previous record of $9.1 billion in November 2015.

The Santa Fe Community College Governing Board on Wednesday unanimously approved a plan to hold a joint election with Santa Fe Public Schools, in which voters will be asked to renew a combined $95 million worth of bonds for campus improvements.