Republicans are threatening to try to overturn the rule through the Congressional Review Act.

Infrastructure Czar Mitch Landrieu is out of that position to join Joe Biden's campaign staff.

The negative outlook on the Phoenix-based university's Ba1 rating is due in part to its battle with federal regulators, including the U.S. Department of Education, which it sued in 2021.

Office sectors in some Southwest cities, including Houston, are stressed due to elevated vacancy rates that may lower assessed values and property tax revenue.

House Republicans want 2024 appropriations offset with cuts from "COVID-era slush funds."

A bill before the state legislature would create a public infrastructure bank, where municipalities could go to finance projects from affordable housing to bridges.

"It's inevitable there will be spending cuts," said Emily Brock, federal liaison for the Government Finance Officers Association.

The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs unanimously passed the bill in October.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board is coming under fire from broker-dealer and municipal advisor groups for what those groups see as an opaque process.

Fitch Ratings said the trajectory of the city's AA rating could depend on how Mayor John Whitmire, who took office this week, resolves the years-long impasse over firefighter pay.

A new proposal would establish a fund for maintenance while precluding new bond issuance.

The climate rule aimed at cutting transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions will restrict investment in certain projects, said the states.

The cost of empowerment scholarship accounts, which became universally available in 2022, has exceeded projections and raised concerns about how money is spent.

Arbitrage is in play, IRS budget boost is uncertain, stepped-up enforcement concerns remain

"There is no doubt that inflation has had an impact. It's important that we continue to ensure that everyone working in New Jersey has access to a livable wage," said Gov. Phil Murphy.

Illinois saw an uptick in its financial fortunes during the past fiscal year, one of the few times the state's net position has improved in recent years.

Advance refunding, SALT, and the possibility of Low Income Housing Tax Credit all have at least some chance of a day in the sun in late 2024.

The MTA's public review process on congestion pricing plan started Wednesday and will run through March 11. The MTA will also hold four hybrid virtual and in-person public hearings.

Some general fund spending will be shifted to bonds to help the state meet priorities like housing and healthcare, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green announced.

Without money to expand a key artery, but helped by a federal "Mega Grant," Indiana is pursuing tactics like dynamic shoulder lanes to boost capacity.