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Three Minnesota cities disclosed this month that they can redeem Build America Bonds because their federal subsidy payments have been reduced due to sequestration.
May 18 - Minnesota
The Minnesota Senate passed legislation banning state taxpayer aid for a proposed $120 million open-air Major League soccer stadium in Minneapolis.
April 22 -
Minnesota lawmakers should use the state's budget surplus for education and other services and approve new borrowing for transportation and infrastructure to make a lasting imprint on the state landscape, Gov. Mark Dayton urged in his state of the state address.
April 10 - Minnesota
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton unveiled an $842 million bond-financed capital budget, promoting it as a means to create thousands of jobs while improving the state's infrastructure and economy.
April 7 - Minnesota
Moodys Investors Service placed Steele County, Minn.s ratings on review for a possible downgrade as several enterprise fund commitments strain its books.
March 23 -
Minnesota Republicans on Monday proposed a $7 billion, 10-year plan to fund transportation work without a tax hike.
March 23 - Minnesota
Minnesota's latest revenue forecast added another $800 million to a projected surplus, more than doubling the extra revenue expected in the next biennium.
March 2 - Illinois
Municipal bond borrowing by Midwestern issuers picked up steam last year, rising by 6.9% to $63.5 billion as issuers loosened the reins a bit on new money borrowing and refundings recorded double-digit gains thanks to favorable interest rates.
February 24 -
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton unveiled projects in line for funding if lawmakers approve his plan to bolster transportation spending by billions in the coming years through tax and fee hikes and borrowing.
February 23 -
The Board of Trustees for the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system takes competitive bids Wednesday on $78 million of new money and refunding bonds.
February 10