Bond elections

Voters approved several billion-dollar-plus bond referedums before them.

Seven out of nine ballot questions voters will face in Tuesday special election in Rhode Island are seeking funds for the development of local schools.

Public schools account for most of the $28.48 billion of bonds on Texas ballots Nov. 7.

Record-breaking hot temperatures in the Southwest this summer likely had economic consequences and could focus the municipal bond market on heat-related credit risks and infrastructure needs.

The California governor is this week signing bills to alter the state's mental health policies in a package that includes a $6.3 billion state bond measure.

A referendum for up to $350 million of general obligation bonds for a terminal project will appear on the Nov. 7 ballot.

School districts and local governments may only hold bond elections once a year now, in November. They also face new state-imposed revenue limits.

The Des Moines Airport Authority wants to take advantage of Polk County's triple-A ratings to lower borrowing costs for a terminal project.

The bonds are part of an $814 million infrastructure funding package that includes an extension of a 0.95% sales tax also approved by voters.

Harris Health System is asking Harris County to place a bond proposition on the November ballot.

Public school districts account for most of the bonds on ballots as some need to finance new facilities to accommodate rising enrollment.

Indianapolis Public Schools wants $410 million for projects throughout the district with 23 schools in line for improvements.

A series of atmospheric rivers and cyclone bomb storms in California have resulted in billions in damage. Lawmakers look to bond measures to help prevent future problems.

A bill that advanced last week in the Texas Legislature would force a citywide vote on bonds for the Project Connect plan to build light rail.

Dueling analyses out this week found the mixed-use development will either underperform or outperform in generating revenue for Tempe.

Participants in the Texas municipal market raised concerns over bills that would constrain debt issuance.

The bill would allow information about the financial impact of ballot measures to be placed in the voter information guide, rather than on the ballot.

Voters in several Vermont cities approved capital proposals backing wastewater system improvements.

State Treasurer Dale Folwell said he backs the intent and purpose of the bill, which is supposed to make the bond issuance process more transparent.

Gov. Greg Abbott used his State of the State address to fast track his priorities for the legislative session and drop a hint about an upcoming $100 billion transportation infrastructure plan.