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Lawsuits against the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power over wildfire liability crystalize the need for state governments to take the lead, said MMA's Matt Fabian.
February 27 -
The Republican governor and GOP leaders of the state House and Senate will negotiate over three budget visions and a plan to cut local property tax revenue.
February 26 -
From Illinois to Wisconsin to Michigan, Democratic governors outlined plans to ameliorate budget crunches made worse by Trump administration policies.
February 25 -
Appeals challenging authorization for $1.45 billion of ratepayer-backed bonds sold in the wake of a 2021 winter storm are in the hands of the high court.
February 24 -
Mamdani's first proposal showed the worst-case scenario to close New York City's budget gap. He wants the state's help.
February 23 -
California voters face roster of massive measures, headlined by high-stakes billionaire tax battle.
February 20 -
Although Lee County has been a tourist destination, since COVID, its year-round population increased.
February 19 -
A Nebraska state senator introduced legislation that would require a minimum 50.1% voter turnout for bond measure elections.
February 18 -
The sprawling Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex served by three transit agencies could see more regionalization of services in the future.
February 17 -
Los Angeles County and Contra Costa County supervisors both approved placing sales tax measures on the June ballot to address federal Medicaid cuts.
February 13 -
State lawmakers introduced bills to eliminate sales tax exemptions and tax credits for data centers and mandate public disclosure of water and electricity use.
February 12 -
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker resurrected a 2024 pension proposal that would increase the state's funding goal to 100% by 2048.
February 11 -
The city of Olathe and the Unified Government of Wyandotte County-Kansas City, Kansas, signaled support for a state bond plan to move the team from Missouri.
February 10 -
New York City is in a challenging and defining time, and Mark Levine, a former City Council member and Manhattan borough president who will deliver a keynote address at The Bond Buyer's National Outlook event this Thursday, will play a key fiscal role.
February 9 -
Longer-term bonds could ease financial pressure for Sound Transit's $54 billion long-range plans.
February 6 -
A Senate bill would introduce public-private partnerships for transportation projects, while another would transfer ownership of roads to localities.
February 5 -
An Indiana bill would address some concerns that were raised around 2025's Senate Enrolled Act 1, which created questions about local government credit quality.
February 4 -
The push for a Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing loan comes as opponents call for a full review of the railway over concerns about oil spills.
February 3 -
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority's ability to finish projects on budget will become more crucial as federal, state and economic pressures mount.
February 2 -
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy proposed a statewide sales tax as part of his plan to deal with a budget deficit brought on by declining oil revenues.
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