Politics and policy
Politics and policy
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Legislation barring government contracts with companies that engage in a growing list of "boycotts" in their business dealings has popped up in several states.
February 27 -
Terminal 6 is the fourth big terminal project at New York City's international airport that will create a "modernized global gateway," said Gov. Kathy Hochul.
February 24 -
The idea for a national infrastructure bank has resurfaced in Congress, with advocates saying it will attract private equity and pension funds to fill a gap that federal money can't address.
February 24 -
Economists' quarterly forecast estimates lawmakers will have nearly $696 million more to spend than anticipated and taxpayers will receive $3.9 billion through the state's kicker rebate.
February 24 -
A key consideration in the upgrade was the state's recent actions in both addressing longstanding obligation repayments and rapidly repaying obligations taken on during the pandemic-induced recession, S&P said.
February 23 -
The Arkansas LEARNS bill would create "education freedom" accounts to help cover private school expenses.
February 23 -
The bill in Massachusetts bill would establish a "baby bond" program to create a trust account for children born into a low-income households.
February 23 -
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District relied on fare revenue before the pandemic. Ridership has lagged since COVID, and so have revenues.
February 23 -
The state's public pension system initially warned of a $6.7 billion 10-year impact of the required changes that could drive up employer pension costs but an amended version eliminated most of the negative impact clearing the path to advance the bill.
February 22 -
Southeast states are generous with incentives for electric vehicle factories; less so for people and businesses who operate EVs.
February 22 -
State and local governments across the country are making increased efforts to put money forward for the purpose of reparations.
February 22 -
A bill introduced by Sen. Dave Min would prohibit banks that invest in gunmaking from working on any aspect of state public finances, including bond sales.
February 21 -
Public power agencies argued that subsidies for Build America Bonds should be exempt from the federal budget sequestration process.
February 21 -
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli talks with Chip Barnett about his proposal for an amendment to the state constitution to limit backdoor borrowing by agencies and give voters a bigger say on bond issuance. (25 minutes)
February 21 -
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.
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