Politics

Legal arguments in progress as the troubled city southwest of Philadelphia nears year three of bankruptcy could have wide-ranging precedents.

The public-private partnership that took over four Puerto Rico toll roads following the territory's bankruptcy is gearing up to sell municipal bonds.

Conference sponsorships targeting bond firms led Mayor John Whitmire to call for a probe into actions by Controller Chris Hollins, who denied any wrongdoing.

As federal funding dries up, cites are searching for new funding sources.

In the long run, Helene and Milton may further drive already rising property insurance costs, while in the short-term S&P placed three utilities on CreditWatch.

The groups are taking advantage of the Committee's invitation to address tax teams.

Intermountain Power Agency's bond sale comes after Utah lawmakers tweaked a state law to address concerns about its impact on the agency's outstanding debt.

A little-noticed program in Ohio's capital budget is drawing attention after a nonprofit advocacy group called its grants to religious groups unconstitutional.

Votes on Amendment A, which would have allowed excess income tax revenue earmarked for public education to flow into the state budget, will not be counted.

Houston and other Texas cities face financial pressure caused by weather disasters, public safety salaries and pensions, or capped property tax collections.