Politics and policy
Politics and policy
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A new proposal would establish a fund for maintenance while precluding new bond issuance.
January 3 -
The climate rule aimed at cutting transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions will restrict investment in certain projects, said the states.
January 3 -
The cost of empowerment scholarship accounts, which became universally available in 2022, has exceeded projections and raised concerns about how money is spent.
January 3 -
Arbitrage is in play, IRS budget boost is uncertain, stepped-up enforcement concerns remain
January 3 -
"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.
January 2 -
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.
December 29 -
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.
December 29 -
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.
December 28 -
Some general fund spending will be shifted to bonds to help the state meet priorities like housing and healthcare, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green announced.
December 28 -
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.
December 28 -
The case, which was refiled last week without federal claims from an earlier lawsuit, will have its first hearing in January.
December 27 -
The $136.6 billion 2024-2026 biennium budget proposal will be debated by the state General Assembly when it reconvenes on Jan. 2.
December 27 -
The proposed pipeline, which dates back to 2006, would transport Colorado River water from the Lake Powell reservoir to the southwest corner of Utah.
December 26 -
Bond Buyer Executive Editor Kyle Glazier discusses the coming year in D.C. with Bond Dealers of America's Brett Bolton. (15 minutes)
December 26 -
State departments of transportation are expected to boost their own funding during the third year of federal infrastructure support from the IIJA.
December 26 -
Cities and states in the Southwest are making affordable housing a funding priority through voter-approved general obligation bonds or in their budgets.
December 22 -
COVID made predicting the economic future even more difficult. While calls for a recession and rate cuts for this year didn't pan out, here's what experts see for 2024.
December 22 -
Despite federal restrictions, governments flush with stimulus funds funneled a significant amount toward pension plans in 2022, a new report found.
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The $68 billion deficit reported for California's budget is an eye-opening figure but the revenue trends are less dramatic when viewed over multiple years.
December 21 -
Increasing capital requirements for banks may incentivize them to buy Treasuries over other assets, including munis, said market participants.
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