Politics and policy
Politics and policy
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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.
December 20 -
The bill would require government agencies to undertake an independent audit and a public comment period before entering into P3s among other provisions.
December 19 -
The Federal Open Market Committee meets Dec. 12 and 13 and in addition to their statement, they will issue a Summary of Economic Projections.
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The nation's fourth-largest city will have new officials at the helm of its government and finances for the first time in eight years.
December 18 -
Republican Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer pressured the Federal Highway Administrator to stop the state's tolling plan for highways in the Portland area.
December 14 -
Ohio last week opened the first, and so far only, electric vehicle charging station funded under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
December 13 -
A project to build a new arena for the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder will move forward after voters approved the extension of a sales tax.
December 13 -
The budget proposal includes $455 million for the Florida Division of Bond Finance to redeem, defease or purchase outstanding state bonds.
December 13 -
Joe Ferguson, who served as Chicago's inspector general under three mayoral administrations, replaces Laurence Msall, who died earlier this year.
December 12 -
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announced the state would use better-than-expected carbon-pricing revenues to accelerate the state's climate change efforts.
December 12 -
The Plan of Action for Regional Transit asks lawmakers for $1.5 billion of new operating support for transit and at least $400 million annually of complementary capital investments.
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