Politics and policy
Politics and policy
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A controversial $5 billion bond-financed extension project spurred several bills that would alter the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority's debt and other practices.
February 21 -
Gov. Greg Abbott used his State of the State address to fast track his priorities for the legislative session and drop a hint about an upcoming $100 billion transportation infrastructure plan.
February 17 -
It's the latest in a series of so far unsuccessful bills that have targeted federal tax exemptions for debt-financed professional sports arenas.
February 17 -
The municipal bond market gets sucked further into the culture wars with Florida's latest plan to ban issuers from considering ESG factors when issuing debt.
February 16 -
Gov. J.B. Priztker touted the state's fiscal progress in his combined budget and state of the state speech.
February 16 -
Fitch Ratings received enough inquiries over S&P's action — slashing a Chicago suburb's GO rating by seven notches — that it put out a special commentary outlining differences between the two agencies' analytical approach even though Fitch does not rate the village under scrutiny.
February 15 -
Detroit raised its fiscal 2023 and 2024 revenue projections but is proceeding with caution as a potential recession could put a dent in collections and pressures loom as pension payments resume.
February 14 -
The jump signals a big pipeline of projects on the horizon.
February 14 -
Changes to the district's pension code now enshrined in state law put it on a path to full funding in 30 years after voters approved a property tax levy hike.
February 13 -
The scheduled expiration of the TCJA tax cuts "is the most significant factor pushing up tax revenues relative to income over the next 10 years," the CBO said.
February 13