Regions News from Bond Buyer

The AA-minus-rated bonds come to market as the hospital sector continues to navigate through rising expenses and other challenges.

Otero County's March 13 emergency meeting to avoid a bond default did not comply with the Open Meetings Act, the state's Justice Department determined.

"This is the largest flood we have had in 20 years," said Hawaii Gov. Josh Green.

Three rating agencies now have negative outlooks on New York City. 

Pennsylvania and New Jersey built up historically strong reserves. Unwilling to raise taxes, their governors want to tap these funds.

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen called on state lawmakers to act after the state's 2025-27 biennium budget bill fell short of a cloture vote on Thursday.

Nevada Treasurer Zach Conine is urging Congress to pass legislation for the automatic and timely refunding of "illegal tariffs."

San Juan Unified says it has saved $636 million on debt service over the years by keeping down maturities at the long end of GO bond issues.

A Fitch rating analyst pointed to the school system's elevated long-term liability burden that could be exacerbated by future voter-approved bonds.

Illinois returns to market with about $1.4 billion of GO bonds on Tuesday, with proceeds funding accelerated pension benefit payments and capital projects.

The deal includes a current refunding of general obligation bonds issued in 2016 and a tender offer for bonds that have not yet reached their call date.

The parent of New York's Metropolitan Opera fell deeper into junk-bond status this week, while the New School university has a lower investment-grade rating.

U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain suggested the board should include a contingent vehicle instrument in the proposed plan of adjustment.

The drought-stricken Texas city could face a water emergency as soon as May or October under scenarios presented to the city council.

With total costs for replacement soaring $15.2 billion, the $7.65 billion of core projects will be prioritized, Washington and Oregon governors said.

Minnesota Community Energy priced $803 million of prepaid gas bonds after a delay driven by volatility from the Iran war.

Caught in the crosshairs of Trump's war on wind power, Revolution Wind fought two legal battles to continue its construction.

Without that claim, bondholders are fighting for repayment of about $8.5 billion.

Otero County commissioners approved an agreement with the federal immigration agency to avert a bond default despite a state law banning such contracts.

Upper and Lower Basin states are at odds over post-2026 operations for the drought-stricken river, raising litigation risks and highlighting credit uncertainty.