Connecticut

Kroll Bond Rating Agency upgraded Connecticut's general obligation bonds to AA-plus, citing improved finances and a recent package of fiscal guardrails.

Connecticut residents would get an income tax cut and increased spending in education and workforce training under Ned Lamont's spending package.

Attorney general William Tong gave the legal stamp of approval to a high profile public-private partnership that came under fire for cost overruns.

Compared to December's projections, revenues are up $265.3 million and expenses are down $59.4 million.

The administration gave priority to large bridge projects that are ready to proceed with construction.

Tax-exempt munis have now regained late September levels, and November's rally has eclipsed October's selloff, MMA notes in a weekly report.

"S&P recognizes the progress that has been made and that Connecticut is getting its mojo back," said Gov. Ned Lamont.

Democrats Erick Russell in Connecticut, James Diossa in Rhode Island and Mike Pieciak in Vermont won open-seat races for state treasurer.

The Connecticut Green Bank's latest Liberty Green Notes brought in $250,000 for green upgrades to small business energy infrastructure statewide, the bank said.

Triple-A curves were a touch firmer in spots as secondary trading took a backseat to the larger primary activity with Connecticut and Massachusetts pricing general obligation bonds, a large CommonSpirit healthcare and several competitive issues led by Rhode Island GOs.