Fitch Ratings last week downgraded Morehead Memorial Hospital to
The outlook is stable. The action applies specifically to $6.4 million
Fitch found that the hospital's balance sheet, profitability, and debt
Proceeds for the upcoming sale will be used to refund about $9 million
Morehead Memorial is in Eden, near the Virginia border. It has 108
The muni market's strong performance in May and so far in June has been in line with historical trends, Mikhail Foux wrote for Barclays — but historical trends suggest the market will lose steam soon as supply builds.
The letter from officials in Democrat strongholds asked the rating agencies to maintain their focus on financial analytics in viewing energy-dependence, rather than being swayed by the political winds.
"My 10 years at Academy Securities building out the municipal platform while mentoring military veterans has been the highlight of my career," Kolman said.
The rating agency gave the city a negative outlook in November 2024, following voter approval of a ballot measure requiring more public safety funding.
As budget reconciliation finally moves past the Senate, Aggie bond advocates are reintroducing the Modernizing Agricultural and Manufacturing Bonds Act.
A county tax collector said the ballot measure, if passed, would endanger outstanding local bonds throughout the state.
