Economy

The zero-interest loan fund was announced following a Thursday meeting of CHFFA, the conduit chaired by Ma that will administer the program.

The Dallas-based firm, which was acquired last year by Texas Regional Bank, is expanding its underwriting reach in Texas and other states aided by new hires.

Two public electric utilities in Los Angeles County received negative outlooks from S&P citing costs, liabilities, and litigation stemming from wildfires.

Gloria's pointed comments about the county's responsibility caused a stir in the days since he delivered the speech, which sets the table for budget talks in coming months.

Ongoing work to potentially simplify the new issue disclosure submission process and discussion of dealer supervisory obligations will be among topics on deck at the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board's upcoming quarterly board meeting.

The introduction of new engines in a northern power plant and the opening of a solar farm in the south have reduced the authority's operating costs.

Chicago's Regional Transportation Authority released a plan calling for $1.5 billion in operating funding from state and local sources and more RTA control.

The Los Angeles-area wildfires have sparked a negative rating watch for several credits from Fitch Ratings.

As the Trump administration fills out it cabinet positions, advocates for housing affordability are feeling hopeful but cautious.

Fieldman, Rolapp & Co. has acquired Orem, Utah-based municipal advisor G.L. Hicks, a healthcare finance specialist.