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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposed fiscal 2025-2026 budget provides no pay increases for most of the state’s workers.Bloomberg News Analysts generally see Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recently proposed fiscal 2025-2026 budget as fiscally responsible, with steps to pay down the debt, reduce overall spending, and strengthen requirements for issuing new debt. The proposed budget comes
“Homeowners, not insurance companies, should receive the interest earned on their insurance payouts,” said California Assemblymember John Harabedian, D-Pasadena. California Assemblymember John Harabedian’s office In the wake of Los Angeles’ devastating wildfires, California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office announced he is sponsoring legislation that would ensure that homeowners, not lenders, benefit from interest earned on insurance
“Our job is to take that volatility, figure out what’s noise, figure out what’s reality, and lean into the opportunities as we see them,” said Alex Petrone, director of fixed income at Rockefeller Asset Management.Rockefeller Asset Management The year 2025 brought a lot of uncertainty — macro, geopolitical, muni-specific policy and unknown headlines risks —
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro at the State Capitol in Harrisburg on Feb. 28, 2024.Bloomberg News The 2024 election results created national political upheaval, but in Pennsylvania, voters sent their state legislators back to Harrisburg with the exact same margins. “The good people of Pennsylvania looked at all we’ve accomplished together,” Gov. Josh Shapiro said in
“In Texas, resilient growth is expected to continue in 2025 at about the same pace as 2024,” Dallas Federal Reserve Vice President Labor Economist Pia Orrenius said, adding risks to the outlook include, tariffs, sharply lower immigration, and a rollback in federal government spending. Dallas Federal Reserve Job growth will continue to trend lower in
US President Donald Trump signs an executive order to create a sovereign wealth fund with Scott Bessent, US Treasury secretary, left, and Howard Lutnick, chief executive officer of Cantor Fitzgerald LP and US commerce secretary nominee, right, in the Oval Office.Chris Kleponis/Bloomberg President Donald Trump Monday signed an executive order that will start the process
Texas State Sen. Brandon Creighton said Senate Bill 2 would provide nearly 100,000 students with education savings accounts, which would result in the largest “school choice” program launch in the nation. Texas Senate Texas lawmakers on Tuesday kicked off their latest quest for school vouchers with the passage of a universal program by a Senate
The Deer Island wastewater treatment plant in Boston is owned by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority, the largest borrower from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust’s revolving fund.Adobe Stock The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust returned to the market on Wednesday where its triple-A green and sustainability bonds were well received.  The $541 million negotiated deal is
“The assumption that FEMA is there protects every credit,” said Sarah Sullivant from S&P Global Ratings.S&P Global Ratings President Donald Trump signed an executive order Sunday establishing a task force to evaluate the Federal Emergency Management Agency as he floated the idea of abolishing a department that many in the municipal bond market consider key to
A Red Cross representative hands supplies to residents of the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles who will be escorted to their homes after the Palisades Fire.Bloomberg News The municipal bond market’s initial negative reaction to this month’s devastating Southern California wildfires has eased, and most market watchers have faith in the ability of the
Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo sparked a budget firestorm ahead of the legislative session by proposing a budget with a deficit and naming a new budget chief. Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo replaced his budget chief just days before Nevada lawmakers convene on Feb. 3 for their regular legislative session, where they will discuss the governor’s budget
“Maryland deserves and demands to have a safe and reliable transportation system that is accessible for all to use and helps drive our ability to make this Maryland’s decade,” said Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul J. Wiedefeld. ”With a focus on enhancing safety, equity and sustainability, this Final CTP makes statewide strategic investments that strengthen our existing
The installation of engines from Wärtsilä in a power plant is reducing WAPA’s operating costs, its CFO said. Financial stability was restored to the U.S. Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority after a “crisis” that lasted the first nine months of 2024, its chief financial officer told the board of directors Thursday. “We still have
The Texas House and Senate unveiled their budget plans for the fiscal 2026-27 biennium.Bloomberg News The Republican-controlled Texas House and Senate on Wednesday unveiled base budget plans for the upcoming biennium with both chambers proposing to continue funding and expand a massive property tax cut enacted in 2023. Armed with a record $39.4 billion cash
At least one Kansas public school district will delay an April 1 bond election after the state Board of Education approved only some of the $469 million in school debt requests this month due to cap constraints.AdobeStock Requests by public school districts in Kansas for bond authorization from the state department of education exceeded a