- Washington
Lower than anticipated tax revenues from marijuana won't impact Washington State's credit rating, according to a report from Moody's Investors Service.
By Tonya ChinJuly 21 - California
Former Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez, D-Los Angeles, officially bowed out of the race for California's next controller after calling off the recount of votes from the primary election.
By Tonya ChinJuly 21 - California
California's new water usage restrictions are a credit negative for water utilities throughout the state, according to Moody's Investors Service.
By Tonya ChinJuly 18 -
The Contra Costa County, Calif. civil grand jury found that seven of its school districts have issued capital appreciation bonds in the last ten years, and is urging them not to sell any more.
By Tonya ChinJuly 17 - California
The Alameda Unified School District board of education gave the go ahead for a $180 million general obligation bond for school improvements to go on the November ballot.
By Tonya ChinJuly 16 -
States should consider tying rainy day fund deposits to volatile revenue streams in order to improve their saving methods, according to a report from the Pew Charitable Trusts.
By Tonya ChinJuly 15 -
A ruling that Stockton's pension obligations can be treated the same as other contracts in municipal bankruptcy would have significant impacts on some local government bondholders in California, according to Moody's Investors Service.
By Tonya ChinJuly 15 - California
For the first time since 2007, California ended the fiscal year with a positive cash balance in its general fund, according to State Controller John Chiang.
By Tonya ChinJuly 10 - California
The California Legislature has adjourned for summer recess this month after failing to reach a compromise on a multi-billion water bond to place on the November ballot.
By Tonya ChinJuly 10 - Washington
Moody's Investors Service upgraded the general obligation bond rating on Bainbridge Island, Wash., based on the city's stabilizing tax base and consistent operating surpluses.
By Tonya ChinJuly 9