It's among the more unconventional ideas being considered by public agencies facing large deferred maintenance backlogs.

A new study indicates that the transition from coal to natural gas is resulting in deteriorating fiscal health in some communities and increases municipal bond yields.

A 2024 Illinois law changing sales tax distributions has ramifications for the fiscal cliff facing Chicago-area public transit agencies.

The legislature, which returns to respond to recent floods, could also take up bills to curb local property taxes, including bills aimed at bond issuance.

The National League of Cities rolled out its annual report showcasing the challenges facing mayors, including the end of BIL funding and a steady diet of uncertainty about the flow of future federal dollars.

The House cuts are less severe than those proposed in President Donald Trump's 2026 budget.

Schools and governments turn to bonds to cover payouts in the wake of a California law that temporarily lifted the statute of limitations on sex abuse claims.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker led governors from 18 states in demanding the Trump administration release $6.8 billion in education funding.

The Washington, D.C., City Council missed a deadline to approve a plan to build a $3.7 billion NFL stadium as supporters emerge touting the financial structure of the deal.

Streamlining federal permitting and partnering with state DOTs are among the priorities for the next surface transportation bill.