Midwest

A new tool to help Ohio cities and counties gauge their fiscal health found that 16 cities and one county meet the threshold for having high fiscal stress.

Attorney Mitchell Holzrichter, who specializes in infrastructure and government work, has returned to Mayer Brown’s Chicago office after a stint in Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration.

A reappraisal of Detroit property taxes means that more than half of homeowners will see a reduction in taxes for the fourth year in a row, which could help the city’s post-bankruptcy economic prospects as more property owners keep current.

Illinois’ 18-month-old state budget deadlock showed little sign of easing Wednesday as Gov. Bruce Rauner delivered his third State of State address with Senate leaders struggling to build support for a bipartisan solution and House Democrats renewing their attacks on the governor's agenda.

Michigan needs to do more to help cities control the costs of infrastructure and healthcare spending, the Michigan Municipal League says in a new report.

Illinois' latest stab at pension reform is unconstitutional and will face a court challenge if it becomes law, a union lawyer warned lawmakers Tuesday.

The latest version of a sweeping bipartisan Senate plan aimed at breaking Illinois' political gridlock and solving the state's fiscal mess would generate more than $6 billion in fresh revenue from new and increased taxes.

Indianapolis’ upcoming $68 million bond sale marks a return to property tax-backed debt borrowing for the city after an eight-year absence.

Most of the oil states have gone into recession, S&P Global Ratings said in a new report.

Royal Oak, Mich., is awaiting state approval on a $126 million general obligation-backed retirement obligation bond deal that would help the city pay off its legacy retirement obligations.