Public finance

The governor promised a "new era of economic growth" stemming from the investments.

Wisconsin Senate leaders remain at odds with Assembly leaders over transportation capital funding.

Prefunding would help local governments begin to tackle mounting retiree benefit costs, the report said.

Top-quality municipal bonds ended stronger on Wednesday, according to traders, as deals from Virginia and Georgia issuers hit the market.

Susan Munson remains an advisor at the academy after joining an investment advisory firm.

The Puerto Rico Oversight Board staff and board members haven't adequately disclosed their personal financial information, according to lawyers who cite federal law.

The lockbox provision could allow issuers to borrow at higher ratings, but may punish existing bondholders.

Experts tell lawmakers inadequate infrastructure funding is holding back rural America’s economy.

Laramie County may see a special election this fall.

The action certified the city's five-year fiscal plan, though the board noted concern about low reserves.

The concerns have arisen in the weeks following a round of budget negotiations that was particularly tough for several states.

The Scotland County Board of Commissioners will discuss how to pay for several projects over the next few weeks including expanding two elementary schools, repaving DSS parking lot and renovating the former Morgan center.

Norwalk went forward with a $35 million bond sale Tuesday to pay for school construction and other capital improvements projects.

On Monday, the Katy Independent School District, Texas's community bond advisory committee presented the Board of Trustees with their recommendation for a $609.2 million bond package.

Regulators will hear claims that ratepayers face hikes from a “bungled” nuclear reactor project.

Top-quality municipal bonds were stronger at mid-session, as deals from Virginia and Georgia issuers hit the market on Wednesday.

A Travis County citizens bond advisory committee on Tuesday recommended a $144 million bond package for the November ballot and $90 million in projects to be funded by bonds that don't require voter approval.

The Pullman City Council, Idaho, approved putting two bond issues on general election ballots this November, including one to relocate City Hall from its current location on Paradise Street.

Municipal bond traders will be seeing more deals come their way on Wednesday with competitive sales from a Virginia issuer and a negotiated deal from Georgia.

The Oklahoma City Council voted Tuesday in favor of public financing for a new downtown hotel, under the Omni luxury brand, to be built adjacent to the MAPS 3 convention center.