Wisconsin

Municipal bond issuers in the Midwest recorded a healthy year-over-year volume gain, in contrast to flat nationwide numbers.

Milwaukee's change in its assumed investment rate of return will eventually lead to higher contribution levels, a credit positive, Moody's says

The new budget draws down fund balances for new spending and tax relief but improving reserves and fully funded pensions cushion the state's ratings.

Lawsuits accusing banks and broker-dealers of fraud in the variable-rate demand obligation market helped cement the decision to use the platform.

With little discussion Tuesday, Dane County's vision of a consolidated, up-to-date jail moved forward despite the $148 million price tag.

The city moved up its bond notice and document postings in response to a BondLink report saying investors want more time to review deals.

Bankers have until May 1 to submit their qualifications and their ideas to finance a $250 million expansion.

Voter approval rates this year for Wisconsin school district fiscal referendums fell short of last year’s record levels.

All of Hilliard’s municipal advisors and associates agreed to join Baird, expanding its presence in the public finance sector.

Capital Finance Director David Erdman emphasizes that the Wisconsin's bills and debt service will be paid even if the state budget is late.

The new governor included the fuel tax in his budget plan, which would spend $83.4 billion over the next two-year budget cycle.

Refunding volume in the Midwest was down 57% in 2018, while new money deals rose just 1.8%, leaving the region down more than 28%.

The Minnesota-based advisory firm undertook a brand makeover designed to highlight its comprehensive suite of services.

Mt. Pleasant, Racine County, and the Wisconsin state government all face risks if the Taiwanese manufacturer can't deliver on its big promises.

Beloit College's rating was cut to junk last year, and the restructuring is designed to ease debt covenant strains.

Capital finance director David Erdman says VRDO fraud lawsuits piqued his interest in Clarity's platform.

Wisconsin's governor-elect named Brian Pahnke budget director, Joel Brennan to head the Department of Administration, and Craig Thompson to lead transportation.

Richard Li, a public debt specialist for the city of Milwaukee, said too much cybersecurity disclosure can become a road map for hackers.

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

Milwaukee-based Baird said it will expand its public finance footprint into new markets when it closes on the purchase next year.