Moody's

The upgrade is driven by realized and expected improvement in the state's financial metrics, the rating agency said.

The rating agency cited narrowing reserves and the expectation that the city will experience declining revenues next year.

It affirmed the California city's Aaa issuer rating, but cited the drag on revenues from tepid tourism numbers and liabilities from child sexual abuse claims.

Moody's revised Chicago's outlook to stable from positive and affirmed the city's Baa3 issuer and general obligation unlimited tax ratings.

The rating agency cited increases in enrollment and improved net tuition revenues.

Analysts Chris Collins and Melissa Nicandri were among the 64 passengers and crew aboard American Airlines flight 5342. The Bond Buyer will honor them at the Rising Stars dinner.

Generous federal support is offset by a small and volatile economy, the agency said.

School districts are facing many challenges, including less federal funding, increased competition, declining enrollment and inflating costs.

Moody's expects enplanements at the facility will remain below the low end of its former projections.

The county commission said it hopes to regain Moody's ratings this fall.