Tuesday's front-page story on New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority incorrectly stated the status of an amendment to increase capital spending in the MTA's 2005-2009 capital plan. The finance committee will vote on the amendment next month, and if it is approved, the MTA board will vote on it as well.
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.
