Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said it raised its long-term rating to BBB-plus from BBB on Concord Metropolitan District, Colo.'s general obligation refunding bonds.
The outlook is stable.
"The raised rating is due to our view of the district's trend of positive operations, coupled with recent assessed value growth and reduced tax base concentration," said Standard & Poor's credit analyst Bryan Moore.
Federal Reserve guidance will likely continue to support the long end, MMD's Kevin McGuigan said, but "investors need to be cautious about extending duration right now, given that a lot of the pressure on the long end has been the result of supply concerns."
With the effects of added Medicaid requirement looming next year, some states are already seeing stress cracks in their reserve fund balances and revenue levels.
Burton brings 35 years of municipal sales experience, most recently at Cantor Fitzgerald.
Healthcare providers will receive nearly $12 billion in funding in fiscal 2027 with federal approval of the state's Medicaid directed payment programs.
Since 2021, 223 mutual fund-to-ETF conversions have been completed, including 24 involving munis, according to Morningstar data.
With more than 25 years in executive leadership in Texas public education, Rees will develop bond underwriting opportunities in the state, a Stephens statement said.
