Politics and policy
Politics and policy
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A federal court decision enjoins the state from enforcing a 2021 law that penalizes investment banks and others for "boycotting" the fossil fuel industry.
February 5 -
In rural areas, "even modest rate increases can force low-income households to choose between water service and other basic necessities," Matt Odermann from the National Rural Water Association told senators Wednesday.
February 4 -
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson, who has lobbied for a wealth tax, told lawmakers their draft proposal needs work.
February 4 -
Washington D.C. is trying to follow the lead of many states that have decoupled their tax policy from the provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, but Congress is signaling disapproval which would result in a budget shortage.
February 4 -
Native American Tribes are working from a disadvantage in bond sales due to Securities and Exchange Commission regulations that force them to register public market issuances, which raises costs.
February 3 -
Jeff Swiatek joins as CFO as the Texas toll road is looking to invest in the Austin-San Antonio corridor.
February 3 -
The push for a Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing loan comes as opponents call for a full review of the railway over concerns about oil spills.
February 3 -
The White House releases a report that leans into ending state income tax while tax experts question the math used to make the case.
February 2 -
Analysts were pleased that a known quantity with bona fides was the pick, but Warsh may bring about changes in the Fed that have some concerned.
January 30 -
Warsh, who served on the U.S. central bank's Board of Governors from 2006 to 2011 and has previously advised Trump on economic policy, would succeed Jerome Powell when his term at the helm ends in May.
January 30 -
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy proposed a statewide sales tax as part of his plan to deal with a budget deficit brought on by declining oil revenues.
January 30 -
Democrats said they've paused negotiations until the administration relaxes its anti-clean energy stance.
January 28 -
Public finance advocates are trying to interpret mixed signals about plans to pass a major reconciliation bill that could put the threat to the tax-exempt status of munis back on the table.
January 28 -
Metro is considering a public-private partnership to deliver what is its largest project to date.
January 27 -
Bond advocates are watching the appropriations process while the possibilities of a Farm Bill and surface transportation reauthorization may offer openings for restoring advance refunding and raising the BQ cap.
January 27 -
Chicago general obligation bond prices have dropped sharply since the start of the year, according to the Center for Municipal Finance's muni indices.
January 27 -
Analysts don't expect a rate cut at this meeting, but offer thoughts on the year ahead and the to-be-named Fed chair.
January 27 -
After Ken Paxton's opinion said giving preferences based on sex or race is unconstitutional, his office set a new certification requirement for bond issuers.
January 27 -
The bill was introduced by a state senator whose district includes a county that is struggling to roll over a privately placed tax anticipation note.
January 26 -
This would be the state's first bond issuance since 2023.
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