Public finance

Dennis G. Ciocca, a municipal industry veteran whose career as a public finance banker spanned nearly 50 years, lost his seven-year battle with prostate cancer on June 14. He was 76.

Unhappy with West Virginia's budget, Gov. Jim Justice said he will allow it to become law without signing it.

Even with a new legal challenge pending, Jefferson County plans to price refunding warrants in July.

The West Virginia Legislature adjourned after passing another budget that defied the governor's wishes.

LAS CRUCES, N.M. -- Las Cruces city councilors on Monday turned down a proposal to send a three-project, $10 million package of General Obligation bonds to voters in a November election.

Louisiana lawmakers approved a 2018 budget but face a $1.2 billion shortfall a year from now.

Biddeford, Maine, may use $1.17 million in savings related to a high school renovation project to begin repairs to Waterhouse Field and possibly reopen it in time for the fall sports season.

Pine Bluff, Ark., officials on Friday listened to a presentation to restructure bonds to fund construction of an aquatic center and downtown street improvements.

The Rhode Island House will debate a $9.2 billion fiscal 2018 state budget.