NEW YORK - Fitch Ratings said it has downgraded Detroit’s ratings, as follows: approximately $553 million unlimited tax general obligation (ULTGO) bonds to B from BB-minus; approximately $486 million limited tax general obligation (LTGO) bonds to B-minus from B-plus; approximately $1.5 billion pension obligation certificates of participation (COPs) series 2005-A, 2006-A, and 2006-B issued through the Detroit Retirement Systems Funding Trust, Michigan to B from BB-minus.
The ratings remain on Rating Watch Negative.
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While the city projects a water emergency, capital costs in the state's latest water plan skyrocket and demand exceeds capacity in a state financing program.
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Issuance continues to drive performance in the muni market. Despite Friday's run-up in USTs, muni yields adjusted "less dramatically," said Ajay Thomas, head of public finance at FHN Financial.
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"I would say we were pleasantly surprised that there aren't mandates that are laced in this proposal," GFOA's Emily Brock said.
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Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announced her candidacy for mayor of Chicago last week, pledging "to respect the taxpayer dollar and stretch its value."
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The developer faces no penalties from the missed interest payment.
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The House Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies last week by a vote of 34 to 27.
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