Southwest

As voters across Colorado elect candidates and decide whether to raise $1 billion for schools Tuesday, those in 11 Colorado counties will consider whether to leave the state.

Houston Community College District carries the largest debt load among community colleges in Texas with $617 million, according to Texas Comptroller Susan Combs.

Texas school districts have shown strength under financial and enrollment pressure, Moody’s Investors Service reported Tuesday.

The Colorado Department of Transportation is preparing to add a 12-mile tolled lane on Interstate 70 west of Denver to reduce peak travel times through the mountain corridor, officials said.

The University of Oklahoma is considering further football stadium improvements amid record levels of expansion at competing universities.

Arkansas plans to issue $200 million of grant anticipation and revenue bonds this week to improve its interstate highways.

With boardings down 37%, Colorado Springs Airport plans to cut costs through bond refundings and reduced hiring.

Chandler, Ariz., will price $110 million of excise tax revenue debt for its water and wastewater system in a competitive deal Tuesday, Oct. 29.

Utah has abruptly withdrawn requests for proposals to relocate the Utah State Prison in Draper, citing the need for more evaluation of the state's incarceration needs.

Texas' continuing drought will increase financial pressure on public water and sewer utilities in the state, according to a Fitch Ratings report.