Politics

Otero County's March 13 emergency meeting to avoid a bond default did not comply with the Open Meetings Act, the state's Justice Department determined.

Three rating agencies now have negative outlooks on New York City. 

Federal Reserve Gov. Stephen Miran said it is too early to judge how U.S. involvement in the war with Iran will affect inflation and monetary policy.

Pennsylvania and New Jersey built up historically strong reserves. Unwilling to raise taxes, their governors want to tap these funds.

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen called on state lawmakers to act after the state's 2025-27 biennium budget bill fell short of a cloture vote on Thursday.

Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine is urging Congress to pass legislation for the automatic and timely refunding of "illegal tariffs."

As rising fuel prices make headlines, more states are eyeing suspending their gas tax rules while concerns rise about the beleaguered Highway Trust Fund.

Some states and local governments "went on spending sprees" with pandemic funds and "got ratings upgrades that didn't have a lot to do with fiscal management," said an investor.

The MINT Act, which would enable Federal Home Loan Bank members to issue tax exempt bonds is working its way through committees in both House and Senate.

Illinois returns to market with about $1.4 billion of GO bonds on Tuesday, with proceeds funding accelerated pension benefit payments and capital projects.

"A slightly less hawkish decision than had been anticipated," said Art Hogan, B. Riley Wealth chief market strategist.

The drought-stricken Texas city could face a water emergency as soon as May or October under scenarios presented to the city council.

There is a lot of money out there, and investors seem comfortable putting it to work.

Congressional leaders are plotting out plans to land the surface transportation reauthorization before a September deadline.

With total costs for replacement soaring $15.2 billion, the $7.65 billion of core projects will be prioritized, Washington and Oregon governors said.

Caught in the crosshairs of Trump's war on wind power, Revolution Wind fought two legal battles to continue its construction.

Otero County commissioners approved an agreement with the federal immigration agency to avert a bond default despite a state law banning such contracts.

With no rate change expected, analysts are watching the new Summary of Economic Projections and the statement for insight into the panel's thinking.

Upper and Lower Basin states are at odds over post-2026 operations for the drought-stricken river, raising litigation risks and highlighting credit uncertainty.

The commission will oversee procurement after a previous bid faced litigation and allegations of conflicts of interest.