The proposed pipeline, which dates back to 2006, would transport Colorado River water from the Lake Powell reservoir to the southwest corner of Utah.

At the ceremony, Patronis announced the State Board of Administration plans to make a sizable new purchase of Israel bonds.

The Water Infrastructure Financing Authority will use information it received from banks, businesses, conservation groups, and others to solicit water augmentation projects next year.

"Preserving a livable planet and a thriving economy will require a collective global commitment both to the phase-out of fossil fuels and to massive new investments," said New York Comptroller Brad Lander.

Brace for an unpredictable year in community finance, where a confluence of global turmoil, mandatory tech advancements, legislative implementation, and potential political upheaval collide with an already fragile insurance market.

The $250 million of new money social bonds will finance public school construction projects, with another $190 million refunding debt issued to build schools.

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced the state would use better-than-expected carbon-pricing revenues to accelerate the state's climate change efforts.

The state would raise $500 million through internal debt sales backed by oil and natural gas severance tax revenue to fund long-term water purchase contracts.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is celebrating her first year in office with infrastructure, business and ESG project announcements.

The decision by the District of Columbia-based U.S. Appeals Court will officially vacate the Surface Transportation Board's environmental approval for the project.