Moody's elevated the state's GOs to Aa3 from A1, citing a commitment to boosting rainy-day balances and sound governance during the pandemic.
Municipal bond industry leaders weighed in on their expectations for 2021 during a panel discussion at The Bond Buyer's National Outlook Conference.
Growth pressures in Miami and in Southern Florida create an opportunity for municipal bonds, if they can be sold to tax- skeptical locals.
MTA and regional transportation advocates welcome the news that the Federal Highway Administration is advancing the project.
Transportation fare and tax revenues lost to the coronavirus can be countered with federal relief funding, says the Illinois Economic Policy Institute.
Officials cited borrowing flexibility before a joint meeting of the transit authority's oversight board and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.
With some light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences fund growth with $139 million of revenue bonds.
Moody’s followed S&P in lifting Illinois’ outlook to stable, where it stood before the COVID-19 pandemic, but a lot more needs to happen for an upgrade.
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Moody’s followed S&P in lifting Illinois’ outlook to stable, where it stood before the COVID-19 pandemic, but a lot more needs to happen for an upgrade.
March 26
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The nonprofit hospital sector gets a fiscal shot in the arm from federal actions but margins are likely to remain depressed this year.
March 25
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A formula revision will boost funding for local governments most in need under the state's payment in lieu of taxes program.
March 25 -
Veneta Dimitrova, senior U.S. economist at Ned Davis Research, says the COVID pandemic showed us the government has more fiscal space than thought. She also discusses inflation, housing, the manufacturing sector, global supply chain challenges and the Fed’s balance sheet. Hosted by Gary Siegel. Taped Feb. 24. (32 minutes)
March 25
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Under the Transit Tech Lab accelerator program, companies can pilot their technologies with several New York region transportation agencies.
March 24
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The agency that provides oversight of Chicago and suburban transit boards reports healthier sales tax collections that along with December’s federal relief package nearly wipe out 2021 deficits.
March 23
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How the industry weathered the worst public health crisis in over 100 years to bring to market the amount of bonds it did, and to recover as it did, is a testament to its resiliency and its necessity for the state and local governments it serves. Join us for perspectives from industry experts on March 31.
March 22
