Bond elections

State Sen. Scott Wiener reintroduced the bond measure, intended to counteract federal funding cuts to scientific research.

The Oklahoma audit uncovered "complex financial schemes" allegedly by a former Tulsa Public Schools administrator that involved $3.73 million in bond proceeds.

Budgets for Houston, Austin, Dallas, and Fort Worth come amid credit quality improvements and calls from Gov. Greg Abbott to rein in local government spending.

In a 5-6 vote, the city council rejected the mayor's proposal to place $489 million of revenue bonds for a professional basketball arena on the Nov. 3 ballot.

School districts face competition from a state-funded voucher program and financial challenges that in some cases have led to negative rating actions.

The state's voters will be weighing more than a dozen statewide bond and tax measures come November.

California lawmakers and the governor said they agreed on an $11.3 billion housing bond measure in November, aiming to lift affordable housing and homeownership.

Riverside Unified School District scrapped plans to develop a STEM center with the local University of California campus amid a critical state audit report.

Hays County prevailed in its appeal of a district court ruling affecting nearly $440 million of general obligation bonds voters approved in 2024.

A convention center, a wastewater treatment plant expansion, and a light rail system are among projects in the city that include bond financing.

Legislation recently passed in Missouri clarifies the rules regarding bond election notices.

The biggest-ever bond referendum in Texas was passed Saturday for Dallas schools, while voters in only one city chose to leave Dallas Area Rapid Transit.

Debt requests are escalating as the Lone Star State accommodates a growing population and addresses aging infrastructure.

A Fitch rating analyst pointed to the school system's elevated long-term liability burden that could be exacerbated by future voter-approved bonds.

The initiative would create a bond-funded program to help middle-class homebuyers afford a downpayment.

A detailed plan for issuing the bonds, which will be backed by an extension of a 1% special sales tax, is expected by May 15.

California voters face roster of massive measures, headlined by high-stakes billionaire tax battle.

A Nebraska state senator introduced legislation that would require a minimum 50.1% voter turnout for bond measure elections.

After voters rejected a 2019 bond proposal, Michigan's Dearborn Public Schools is mulling a possible $500 million, $1 billion or $1.5 billion bond this year.

The measure would fund 40,000-plus homes to address the state's persistent supply gap, supporters say. Time is tight to qualify it for the June election.