Rich Saskal is a managing editor of The Bond Buyer. Since joining the publication in 2003, he has also worked as a reporter and as its Far West bureau chief. He has a master's degree in journalism from the University of Colorado and a bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia.
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The city cites stronger tax collections, continued economic growth and stability, and revenue sharing increases provided in the state budget.
September 15 -
"As a parent and somebody who grew up in K-12 public schools I think it's important for kids to have an opportunity to have a good education," said Mattie Prodanovic.
September 13 -
Issuers in the Midwest sold $32.6 billion of debt spread over 1,223 deals in the first half, down from $40.5 billion a year earlier.
August 22 -
Fitch joined S&P Global Ratings in assigning a gilt-edged rating to the city, ahead of a planned general obligation deal later this month.
August 9 -
Moody's Investors Service upgraded the Connecticut capital city's issuer rating to Baa3 from Ba2.
August 7 -
New Jersey received a Moody's Investors Service upgrade to A1, citing the state's approach to pension funding and debt defeasement.
April 6 -
Legacy Cares, which built Bell Bank Park in Mesa, was due to make a $10.3 million interest payment Jan. 1, but only had $2.68 million in the bond fund, the trustee said.
January 20 -
Legacy Cares, which left construction contractors unpaid and had its bond trustee declare a default event, says a new debt sale will clear up its fiscal issues.
January 13 -
"Be ready to do anything that is asked of you," Mary Hinojosa Kelly said. "You need to have all of those skill sets in your toolbox to add value."
November 14 -
Nonprofit Legacy Cares failed to make three monthly payments to support debt service on $284 million of bonds issued for a multiport venue in Mesa, Arizona.
October 31
