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While the key oil production states of Oklahoma, North Dakota and California have all been hit hard by the drop in crude oil prices, the impact varies at both the state and local government level, Moodys Investors Service says.
April 20 - North Dakota
The outlook on North Dakota's issuer credit rating was lowered to negative, as Moody's Investors Service took note of economic and budget struggles triggered by falling crude oil prices.
March 29 - North Dakota
Severe declines in oil and gas prices that have damaged the economy Williston, N.D. led Moodys Investors Service to downgrade the Bakken Shale city to speculative grade.
March 22 - North Dakota
North Dakota lost its Standard & Poor's triple-A rating because of the impact of oil price volatility on the state's economy.
February 19 - North Dakota
North Dakota will tap the state's the state's $572 million budget reserve to the tune of $497 million to help cover a $1 billion shortfall in revenue due to a drop in oil crude prices. The state also intends to implement across-the-board budget cuts.
February 8 - North Dakota
West Fargo, N.D.'s general obligation and sales tax revenue credits were cut one level to A1 by Moody's Investors Service, which cited the city's growing debt load.
December 1 - Wyoming
Alaska, North Dakota and Wyoming are the states most "in the crosshairs" as energy revenues look to remain low well into next year, Fitch Ratings said.
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Griggs County, N.D. is suing its own building authority to get out of lease payments supporting a controversial bond deal that sparked a recall of the entire county board.
September 1 - Texas
The oil and gas industry is pressing Congress to permit exports of crude as prices remain at the lowest since the 2008 global financial crisis. The campaign comes as Houston and other energy dependent credits face growing pain from the falling prices, according to Fitch Ratings.
August 26 - North Dakota
Burleigh County, N.D., is gearing up for the issuance of $90 million of sales-tax backed bonds to finance a new jail.
July 22