Midwest

Fitch and S&P moved the district's outlook to stable as its balance sheet weathered the COVID-19 storm and pension overhaul legislation removes the threat of looming insolvency.

The county wants to enter into a public-private partnership to finance, build and operate a public utility and multiple microgrids that will sell power to advanced manufacturers who require hyper-reliable energy.

A rating upgrade by Moody's Investors Service means Minnesota has triple-A ratings from three major rating agencies.

Chicago laid out three options for updating Soldier Field whether or not the Bears stay, but had little to say on financing plans beyond offering naming rights, league financing and debt as options to be explored.

Cleveland drew a Moody's upgrade as it was prepping an annual GO sale.

State Rep. Mark Batinick said he’s generally not a fan of red light cameras, but if they are going to be used, the fines should go to a source “that needs it and removes any motivation to simply use the cameras as a way to further tax the public.”

Fitch raised Michigan's general obligation rating one notch to AA-plus.

Genesee County and Flint supported the bonds issued to finance construction of a pipeline with the county ultimately on the hook.

The West Lake Corridor and Double Track projects are billed as transformative projects to bolster local economic development by enhancing links to Chicago.

The hospital is banking on increased federal reimbursement funds next year when the new Rural Emergency Hospital designation for eligible Medicare providers takes effect.