Politics and policy
Politics and policy
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Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine is urging Congress to pass legislation for the automatic and timely refunding of "illegal tariffs."
March 20 -
As rising fuel prices make headlines, more states are eyeing suspending their gas tax rules while concerns rise about the beleaguered Highway Trust Fund.
March 20 -
Some states and local governments "went on spending sprees" with pandemic funds and "got ratings upgrades that didn't have a lot to do with fiscal management," said an investor.
March 20 -
The MINT Act, which would enable Federal Home Loan Bank members to issue tax exempt bonds is working its way through committees in both House and Senate.
March 19 -
Illinois returns to market with about $1.4 billion of GO bonds on Tuesday, with proceeds funding accelerated pension benefit payments and capital projects.
March 19 -
"A slightly less hawkish decision than had been anticipated," said Art Hogan, B. Riley Wealth chief market strategist.
March 18 -
The drought-stricken Texas city could face a water emergency as soon as May or October under scenarios presented to the city council.
March 18 -
There is a lot of money out there, and investors seem comfortable putting it to work.
March 18 -
Congressional leaders are plotting out plans to land the surface transportation reauthorization before a September deadline.
March 18 -
With total costs for replacement soaring $15.2 billion, the $7.65 billion of core projects will be prioritized, Washington and Oregon governors said.
March 18 -
Caught in the crosshairs of Trump's war on wind power, Revolution Wind fought two legal battles to continue its construction.
March 17 -
Otero County commissioners approved an agreement with the federal immigration agency to avert a bond default despite a state law banning such contracts.
March 17 -
With no rate change expected, analysts are watching the new Summary of Economic Projections and the statement for insight into the panel's thinking.
March 17 -
Upper and Lower Basin states are at odds over post-2026 operations for the drought-stricken river, raising litigation risks and highlighting credit uncertainty.
March 17 -
The commission will oversee procurement after a previous bid faced litigation and allegations of conflicts of interest.
March 16 -
Two courts affirmed the federal government's obligation to fund the Gateway project.
March 16 -
The house debated for 26 hours straight before approving the millionaires tax.
March 16 -
State authorization for $1.35 billion of taxable ratepayer-backed bonds sold in 2022 for Oklahoma Natural Gas Company is being contested in court.
March 16 -
A federal judge wrote in an opinion that a "mountain of evidence" suggests the subpoenas were an effort to push Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates or resign.
March 13 -
The Senate approved the ROAD to Housing Act which will raise the public welfare investment cap, a move that should increase bond issuance.
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