Southwest

Colorado Republican lawmakers plan to introduce a bill to restore a funding formula benefitting transportation construction that was repealed under 2009 legislation.

Dallas voters can expect a November election for a general obligation bond package of up to $550 million that was outlined Wednesday to the City Council.

North Little Rock School District No. 1 of Pulaski County is asking for a little love from voters on Valentine's Day in the form of a property tax increase to support bonds for a $265.6 million facilities improvement program.

Amid the biggest building binge in its history, the North Texas Tollway Authority ranked as the top debt issuer in the Southwest in 2011, with more than $2.1 billion sold, according to Thomson Reuters.

The Plano Independent School District faces a new year of litigation over Texas' school funding law after surviving a year of unprecedented austerity.

Utah lawmakers expect to have a $128 million surplus and $280 million in projected revenue growth available when the 2012 legislative session begins later this month.

The Texas State Securities Board has named John Morgan as the new state securities commissioner.

The North Texas Tollway Authority board has agreed to pay legal fees for board member David Denison, who is involved in an investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Dodge City is considering using sales tax and revenue bonds, or STAR bonds, to lure more tourists.

With a new bond-financed spring training facility for the Chicago Cubs in the planning stages, Mesa could keep the venerable Hohokam Stadium operating with the Oakland Athletics as tenant.