Missouri

Webster University has struggled to balance operations as it suffers tuition revenue declines.

Holders of Platte County Industrial Development Authority's 2007 Zona Rosa bonds were hit with their first payment default.

The St. Louis-based, multi-state Catholic health system is selling $175 million of taxable paper Tuesday.

The deal allows advisory firm Columbia to grow on the West Coast by combining with an established organization.

Platte County's lawsuit is the latest turn in its efforts to shed its obligation to repay bonds for a struggling shopping center.

Voters in three states approved Medicaid expansion, highlighting dozens of ballot measures around the country that will impact budgets and credit.

In addition to the local bond measures, voters will also decide seven governor's races and a Missouri fuel tax.

Officials say St. Louis must spend $175 million to stay competitive in a convention center arms race.

S&P cut Raytown's appropriation-backed TIF/sales tax bonds four notches

Moody's Investors Service downgraded Platte County after county officials talked about refusing to honor an appropriation pledge.

The Platte County Industrial Development Authority bonds funded upgrades to a suburban shopping center near Kansas City.

Volume was off in eight of the region's 11 states in the wake of tax reform and the end of advance refundings.

The Moody's upgrade comes as the city is exploring a privatization of the Lambert airport.

Banker David Schott has joined Stern Brothers' New York office.

Public finance bond attorneys Rick McConnell and Richard Wood joined the firm's Kansas City, Missouri, office from Gilmore & Bell.

The firm is expanding at its St. Louis headquarters, where it says it wants its sales professionals to be housed.

The city has finalizeda consulting contract with an advisory team for a possible airport lease.

Eric Greitens hands the reins of state government over to his lieutenant governor Friday.

Cities coping with phenomena like climate change and cybersecurity are empowering themselves through data mining and other smart technologies.

Two rating agencies put Presence Health's low-investment grade ratings on watch for upgrades.