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Rhode Island and Michigan top the list of most improved States over the last year. Notable underperformers from the bottom ten are New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
November 3 -
The Administration has concluded that, as part of a comprehensive approach to Puerto Rico's crisis, a tested federal bankruptcy regime is necessary.
November 2 -
Data released last week show continued solid performance from the strongest States, but perhaps more importantly, signs of strength in some of the weakest States.
October 28 -
The $3.6 trillion municipal bond market may benefit from the infrastructure moves if states, agencies, and localities choose to borrow against the new revenue to provide immediate infusions of construction cash.
October 28 -
The proposed legislation doesnt radically alter Michigan law for the benefit of bondholders.
October 26 -
The strong performance of the New York Mets this season, which resulted in their appearance in the National League Championship Series this week, may also help the teams bonds.
October 20 -
School districts in Michigan have suffered enrollment declines tied to aging demographics and competition from neighboring public schools and charter schools.
October 13 -
The local property tax exemption for non-profit institutions has come under attack in recent years, as municipalities, coping with diminishing tax bases, have sought new sources of revenue to bolster their treasuries.
October 13 -
This week we update a comparison of economic strength and fiscal health for New York State Counties, we look at the impact of MCDC on the number of 15c2-12 filings, and highlight one piece of good news for Puerto Rico.
September 29 -
In muni underwriting understanding who is obligated to make required disclosures and the content and timing of required disclosures are critically important.
September 28