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 deal will finance construction of an 800-room convention headquarters hotel as part of a wider expansion of the facility.
By Rich SaskalNovember 14 -
The Board of Education enters the market with two speculative grade ratings and one investment grade after affirmations from the agencies across the board.
By Rich SaskalOctober 24 -
Dustin Avey and Jeremy Garber were named co-heads of public finance; Fairman, a 40-year veteran of the firm, will remain in an advisory capacity into 2024.
By Rich SaskalSeptember 29 -
The city cites stronger tax collections, continued economic growth and stability, and revenue sharing increases provided in the state budget.
By Rich SaskalSeptember 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.
By Rich SaskalSeptember 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.
By Rich SaskalAugust 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.
By Rich SaskalAugust 9 -
Moody's Investors Service upgraded the Connecticut capital city's issuer rating to Baa3 from Ba2.
By Rich SaskalAugust 7 -
New Jersey received a Moody's Investors Service upgrade to A1, citing the state's approach to pension funding and debt defeasement.
By Rich SaskalApril 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.
By Rich SaskalJanuary 20