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After the University of Idaho canceled plans to buy the for-profit online University of Phoenix, Moody's Ratings removed the school from watch for downgrade.
June 10 -
The deal to buy the for-profit University of Phoenix faced opposition from the state attorney general and lawmakers and rating agency questions.
June 4 -
The nonprofit Wood River Community Housing Trust uses municipal bonds as part of its toolkit to finance workforce housing in the pricey Sun Valley, Idaho, area.
March 14 -
Issuance in the Far West was up 30.8% year-over-year to $98.9 billion. Muni market observers say issuers tried to beat the uncertainties of the election.
February 28 -
A dispute over open meetings laws has stalled progress on UI's plans to purchase online University of Phoenix.
December 6 -
U of I's plans to issue debt ahead of the expiration of a non-binding agreement in May were challenged by a state high court decision to hear an appeal and an Idaho House of Representatives resolution.
March 6 -
"I think we are starting toward higher volume," said Raul Amezcua, senior director at Samuel A. Ramirez & Co.
February 23 -
Moody's Investors Service placed the university under review for downgrade, citing in part debt that would be issued to purchase the University of Phoenix.
February 16 -
The governor proposed state funding for schools to slow the rise in property taxes. His Idaho Works program would provide $50 million toward $800 million in bonds to pay for water and transportation projects.
January 10 -
Lawmakers resurrected a bill vetoed by Gov. Brad Little after amending it to remove a clause that jeopardized a transportation bond deal.
March 30