Cook School Ratings Heat Up
September 15, 2009 Standard & Poor’s upgraded to AA-minus from A-plus general obligation debt issued by Cook County School District No. 99,...

Next Up: Airport Gambling
September 15, 2009 The Detroit Metropolitan Airport plans to install up to 22 gaming machines to lift revenue amid falling flight traffic.

Trinity Takes Negative Turn
September 15, 2009 Standard & Poor’s revised its outlook to negative on two series of outstanding debt issued by Ward County on behalf of...

Strickland Slots Challenge
September 15, 2009 Two Republican state representatives and the Ohio Christian Alliance have filed a lawsuit with the Ohio Supreme Court...

Michigan Hearing Cries For Reform
September 15, 2009 CHICAGO — With two weeks left to craft a 2010 budget, Michigan legislators are facing fresh pressure to enact government...

Ohio Water Agency Readies Retail on $225M Refunding
September 16, 2009 CHICAGO — The Ohio Water Development Authority tomorrow will begin taking retail orders on $225 million of triple-A rated...

Michigan Measure Would Allow P3s for Highways and Bridges
September 16, 2009 CHICAGO - Michigan could partner with private companies to build or operate its highways and bridges to boost badly needed...

Omaha Council OKs Budget With 10% Property Tax Hike, Ballpark Financing
September 17, 2009 CHICAGO — The Omaha City Council this week approved a 2010 budget that raises property taxes 10% — most of which...

Kent State Deal Will Reduce VR Debt, Take Out Swaps and LOCs
September 18, 2009 CHICAGO - Kent State University in Ohio plans to enter the market tomorrow with $225 million of fixed-rate refunding bonds in...

Ohio Court Rejects Governor’s Plan to Add Slots to Race Tracks
September 21, 2009 CHICAGO — The Ohio Supreme Court ruled yesterday that Gov. Ted Strickland’s budget-balancing plan to install video...