The Chicago Fed National Activity Index for December increased to positive 0.03 while the three-month moving average climbed to negative 0.22 in December, indicating the economy was growing at a level below its historical trend, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago reported Thursday.
New York issuers lead a $9 billion slate.
Some local governments have begun formal assessments about whether electric services to their communities should be municipalized or whether their existing franchise agreements can be updated in their favor.
The negative outlook affects about $1.1 billion in combined GO and lease revenue debt, according to Fitch.
The Harris School of Public Policy is launching a new course, "Careers in Municipal Finance," designed to grow the public finance talent pipeline.
The Public Service Commission said it will reconsider rates at its August meeting.
The comprehensive federal tax bill President Trump signed July 4 is credit negative for universities, Moody's Ratings said.
