Litigation

The dueling lawsuits underscores the need for alternative dispute resolution in public-private partnership contracts, said a P3 attorney.

Oklahoma can continue to collect income taxes from certain Native Americans in a case that threatened to cost the state millions of dollars in tax refunds.

Hays County's Nov. 5 election for nearly $440 million of bonds, which won voter approval, was voided by a state judge due to an open meetings act violation.

The Uinta Basin Railway's request for $2.4 billion of PABs comes as the U.S. Transportation Department is almost at its $30 billion debt cap.

Colorado's largest water utility is prohibited from expanding Gross Reservoir, but can continue construction on Gross Dam, according to the ruling.

The high court reversed a lower-court ruling that yanked federal approval for the Uinta Basin Railway; backers hope to finance it with private activity bonds.

Investors want to be compensated for the uncertainty.

The judge ruled the administration cannot freeze New York's federal funds in its bid to halt the controversial tolling program.

Mayor Mike Johnston, who announced furloughs and a hiring freeze, said an economic downturn spurred by President Donald Trump is major challenge for the city.

Facing big demand for housing, the state's efforts to spur development have spurred litigation by cities challenging recent laws and a compliance crackdown.

The state supreme court agreed to review the ruling in favor of a group of Wall Street banks that whistleblower Edelweiss said cost the state at least $100 million.

The Phoenix-based university will not have to pay a $37.7 million fine after the U.S. Department of Education dropped its case.

The spending plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1 was balanced through an ongoing reorganization of city government, according to Mayor John Whitmire.

Part of the problem is lack of reimbursement from insurance companies, said the owner of one proton center.

State lawmakers gave final approval to a bill that bans state and local government contracts with companies that "discriminate" against the firearm industry.

Accusations are flying between the Republican state treasurer and attorney general, adding fuel to a battle that started last year.

Mayor John Whitmire said phased-in funding under an agreement with plaintiffs who successfully sued the city will help address a budget shortfall.

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The utility said it will appeal the judge's action, citing grave concerns about its impact on the Denver area's water supply in the wake of floods and drought.

The judge cited "substantial evidence" for charges of collusion among the banks to fix interest rates on millions of variable-rate demand bonds.