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Texas lawmakers are pushing for legislation to cap local property tax increases, with implications for bond ratings across the state.
February 11 -
Gail Sussman, head of Moody's public finance group takes on a new role as senior vice president in the public finance group on April 1, when Mike Rowan will take over as leader of the group.
February 7 -
The Dayton, Ohio, school is in the second week of the faculty strike over working terms and conditions.
January 29 -
Despite the many factors pulling against our market including slowing GDP and trade uncertainty, Christopher Mier, CFA of Loop Capital, remains optimistic on the municipal market. He see upgrades outpacing downgrades and is looking for stable returns in the state and local sectors. He even has hopes for improvements in Illinois post election and believes that P3s and OPEB bonds may see more activity. John Hallacy is host.
January 24 -
As the federal government shutdown draws close to a month in length, the District of Columbia is coping fairly well.
January 14 -
Lawmakers plan to restructure the state's retirement plans in this year’s session, after last year’s bill was struck down.
January 14 -
The Legislative Analyst's Office says the shift of the takeover role from the state to the county may weaken oversight.
January 4 -
Moody's upgraded Paulding County. Ohio, to Aa3.
December 20 -
A bill would extend the sunset date of the law allowing local governments to issue pension obligation bonds and OPEB bonds past Dec. 31.
December 12 -
Moody’s said the plant closure would have “a pronounced negative effect on Trumbull County’s economy.”
December 4