-  The Cleveland office, which will be led by Kevin Barry, is part of Hilltop Securities' ongoing expansion in the Midwest region. By Nora ColomerFebruary 27
-  Covenant's issuing tax-exempt debt to retire some variable-rate, term loan bank debt and taxable bonds to fund construction of a rehabilitation facility. By Nora ColomerFebruary 25
-  Taxable refundings caught on in the Midwest as they did elsewhere in the nation, helping the region post a 19% volume gain. February 25
-  The $5.2 billion Buckeye Tobacco Settlement Authority deal will restructure the debt service schedule, returning the Ohio credit to investment-grade. By Nora ColomerFebruary 21
-  Drawing the distinction between the region and the city helps the city provide better revenue projections going forward. By Nora ColomerFebruary 18
-  Omaha voters will be asked in May to authorize $200 million of general obligation bonds. By Nora ColomerFebruary 12
-  The city is pricing the bonds the week of Feb. 10 for an anticipated $7 million in savings, according to city debt manager Betsy Hruby. By Nora ColomerFebruary 7
-  Michigan state officials say low interest rates make a compelling case for issuing bonds to fix roads. By Nora ColomerFebruary 5
-  The changes are a credit positive for the state of Ohio and the local governments that participate in OPERS, according to Moody's Investors Service. By Nora ColomerFebruary 4
-  The state would issue the state trunkline fund bonds over the next four years to add and expand 122 major new projects. By Nora ColomerJanuary 30









