Municipal finance professionals surveyed by The Bond Buyer said unrealistic revenue projections were the top driver of problems for public-private partnership deals.
Huntington Securities has hired Shai Markowicz, a veteran of Citi and Morgan Stanley, as managing director and head of project finance.
A sweeping Illinois bill to loosen local government audit requirements is on pause, but its backers hope to push the legislation through next session.
Munis and USTs both received a boost from news of a possible peace deal with Iran.
TIFIA and RRIF programs were slightly expanded and airport authorities will now be able to apply for CRISI grants.
The rating agency cited solid financial performance and a stabilizing leverage profile.
