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Hartford, Conn.’s debt rating was dropped to CC by S&P Global Ratings Tuesday, which called a default, distressed exchange, or redemption a “virtual certainty.”

Economic development and resiliency highlight discussion at the inaugural Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank conference.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's new borrowing program will get an airing before City Council members next week.

Top-shelf muni yields were mostly unchanged to close out a busy Tuesday, according to traders, as the Texas Water Development Board's billion dollar deal highlighted a busy day.

The city says for now it has all the capital market access it needs.

Given the numerous uncertainties in the economy, gradual rate hikes remain the best course, Federal Reserve Board Chair Janet Yellen said.

Top-shelf muni yields are unchanged around lunchtime according to traders, as the market is seeing a multitude of pricings coming in non-stop.

While monetary policy is not “overly easy,” Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic said his mind is open about tightening.

The innovation center will occupy Providence land vacated by the relocation of I-195.

Wide disparities in wealth and income remain in the U.S., Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard said.

Texas service sector activity “picked up slightly in September.”

Manufacturing in the central Atlantic region “largely unchanged in August.”

Municipal bond market participants are ready for the flood of pricings expected on Tuesday, on what should be the busiest day of the biggest volume week the market has seen since June.

The region's non-manufacturing sector “continued to expand,” as the general business conditions index increased to 33.2 in September from 31.8 in August.

Chiang, a Democrat, is running for governor in 2018.

Top-shelf municipal bonds finished Monday mostly unchanged, as municipal market participants geared up for the busiest week since June.

Rules implementing the Volcker Rule should exempt the traditional TOB structure, SIFMA says.

Hurricane Maria’s devastation of Puerto Rico is a credit negative for Assured Guaranty and National Public Finance Guarantee Corp., Moody’s Investors Service said.

The rating agency calls on the commonwealth to match recurring revenues with expenses.

Mitchell Katz will continue the reorganization plan for the beleaguered city unit, said the mayor.