Midwest

On Friday, the Chicago City Council's Finance Committee will discuss $1.25 billion of general obligation and Sales Tax Securitization Corporation bonds.

This spring brings a bevy of school referendums in the Midwest. With inflation and property tax fatigue, voters may be increasingly reluctant to say yes.

Despite several larger deals entering the primary, the vast amount of cash on hand has not allowed munis to cheapen amid UST volatility and ultra-rich ratios

In an April 2 special election, voters in Jackson County, home of Kansas City, will decide whether to impose a sales tax to fund a new baseball ballpark.

Chicago will issue $80.865 million of Series 2024A and 2024B senior lien airport revenue refunding bonds for Midway, with a pricing date to be determined.

Rural hospitals and clinics are closing in Wisconsin while Democratic Gov. Tony Evers battles the state's Republican legislature over Medicaid expansion.

Bond trustee UMB Bank notified bondholders that Branson Airport's leaders want to pursue federal grant funding for maintenance and infrastructure upgrades, but it will require bondholder approval.

The National Football League's Chicago Bears are pursuing plans to build a publicly owned domed stadium in Chicago, boosted by $2 billion of private funds. 

Raymond James' 10 hires include six senior bankers and an entire Citi public finance team focused on California.

The North Dakota Housing Finance Agency recently priced $189 million of bonds for its home mortgage finance program, a sector in which issuance has increased.