Politics and policy
Politics and policy
-
The public-private partnership that took over four Puerto Rico toll roads following the territory's bankruptcy is gearing up to sell municipal bonds.
October 18 -
Conference sponsorships targeting bond firms led Mayor John Whitmire to call for a probe into actions by Controller Chris Hollins, who denied any wrongdoing.
October 18 -
As federal funding dries up, cites are searching for new funding sources.
October 18 -
In the long run, Helene and Milton may further drive already rising property insurance costs, while in the short-term S&P placed three utilities on CreditWatch.
October 17 -
The groups are taking advantage of the Committee's invitation to address tax teams.
October 16 - Negotiated Bond Sales
Intermountain Power Agency's bond sale comes after Utah lawmakers tweaked a state law to address concerns about its impact on the agency's outstanding debt.
October 16 -
A little-noticed program in Ohio's capital budget is drawing attention after a nonprofit advocacy group called its grants to religious groups unconstitutional.
October 16 -
Votes on Amendment A, which would have allowed excess income tax revenue earmarked for public education to flow into the state budget, will not be counted.
October 15 -
Houston and other Texas cities face financial pressure caused by weather disasters, public safety salaries and pensions, or capped property tax collections.
October 15 -
Cook County released its $9.89 billion executive budget recommendation, with officials saying it includes no new taxes or layoffs.
October 10 -
The Ways and Means Committee is signaling its opening post-election positions.
October 10 -
The $80 million bond deal will build a ballpark for the Chattanooga Lookouts that city officials say will revitalize a neighorhood.
October 10 -
Some cities with lots of lead pipes, like Chicago, will get more time.
October 9 -
The higher-ed sector, already facing internal pressures, could face scrutiny over its tax-exempt status during tax reform next year.
October 9 -
The district plans to price about $100 million of bonds Thursday, the first since Gov. Ron DeSantis took over control of it by appointing its board of supervisors.
October 8 -
A lawsuit filed by a business group in federal court in August claims a 2021 Texas law violates free speech protections.
October 7 -
Congress has created recovery bonds for specific disasters in the past, and the CDFA wants the tool to become a permanent private activity bond category.
October 7 -
Ports enjoy some of the strongest financial medians among transportation infrastructure assets.
October 4 -
A low drama committee may experience some upheaval if Republicans maintain control of the House following the Novermber elections.
October 3 -
The audit comes as Republicans seek to cut funding to Amtrak's funding in the northeast.
October 3



















