Politics and policy
Politics and policy
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Observers say there is a real chance that Democrats may win the governorships of Florida and Georgia, affecting the states' fiscal policies.
April 30 -
The Federal Railroad Administration is embracing a pro-business approach regarding emerging technology and funding rail crossing improvements.
April 29 -
"It became clear our residence halls were a constraint and not an asset for our university," WKU president Timothy Caboni said.
April 29 -
Kevin Warsh's nomination to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve passed through the Senate Banking committee in a party-line vote.
April 29 -
Fitch, Moody's, and S&P were sent a letter from 23 GOP state attorneys general over the use of ESG factors related to fossil fuel in negative rating actions.
April 28 -
The administration's effort to revitalize the maritime industry includes opportunities for public-private partnerships.
April 28 -
The Illinois House advanced a megaprojects bill that could enable the National Football League's Chicago Bears to stay in Illinois.
April 28 -
Fitch Ratings on Monday echoed a prior move by Moody's Ratings to revise the state's outlook to negative.
April 27 -
Muni advocates are watching Congress move towards a second reconciliation bill that may not require any provisions that pay for funding DHS, and the possibility of a third, tax-focused bill.
April 27 -
With no rate change expected, analysts look at Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh and how investors should position.
April 27 -
While moratoriums on artificial intelligence hubs and public pushback against data centers dominate the news, more than 800 Midwest communities have approved major data centers, with Illinois as a growing hotspot with 229 sites.
April 27 -
The state's expectation of a deficit in the coming biennium budget was cited in the outlook revision.
April 24 -
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said in a social media post Friday morning that the Justice Department is closing its investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, clearing a path for Kevin Warsh to be confirmed as Powell's replacement.
April 24 -
The state Supreme Court's ruling comes in a case that targeted the 2022 issuance of nearly $687 million of ratepayer-backed bonds for a utility company.
April 23 -
The Arlington City Council approved a master agreement to fund ongoing maintenance, operation, and improvements at the city-owned NFL stadium.
April 23 -
Moody's Ratings announced a stable rating outlook for Washington, D.C., good news for a city reeling from federal job cuts and gearing up for a mayoral race.
April 23 -
The authority that runs the Dulles airport plans bond sales and public private partnerships to keep the facility competitive amid Trump administration interest.
April 23 -
The city council amended an ordinance dealing with police interaction with federal immigration enforcement to prevent a $114 million funding loss.
April 22 -
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen vowed to pass sweeping property tax reform in 2027 after Nebraska legislators failed to deliver relief this year.
April 22 -
The Texas city's latest projection for the onset of a Level 1 emergency comes as water woes spurred rating downgrades and negative outlooks since last fall.
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