S&P

S&P Global Ratings cited fiscal shakiness while Gov. Tom Wolf called for an end to the budget impasse.

The rating agency cautioned that rising pension costs and revenue restraints could pose challenges.

The rating agency cited a liquidity boost from its sewer-system sale.

S&P dropped Alaska to AA amid dwindling budget reserves.

Costly mandates and aging infrastructure are among the challenges S&P cited.

S&P Global Ratings said it affirmed its BBB-minus rating on Illinois' general obligation bonds, and the BB-plus ratings on the state's appropriation-backed debt, which includes Chicago's outstanding motor fuel tax (MFT) revenue bonds.

Gov. Tom Wolf and Pennsylvania lawmakers must still agree on a revenue package

One week after National Public Finance Guarantee was downgraded two-notches by S&P Global Ratings, the bond insurer laid off 29 employees, slashing all of the new-business team.

A delayed Pennsylvania budget would only have a minor effect on schools, S&P Global Ratings said

National Public Finance Guarantee's ability to write new business is in question after a downgrade to A, three notches below competitors Assured Guaranty and Build America Mutual, which were both affirmed at AA.

Most Alaska bonds will still be paid in the event of a government shutdown, its debt manager said.

Bond insurers and analysts say the review is unnecessary and rating cuts could backfire.

S&P Global Ratings said it may adjust certain ratings based on each insurer's "competitive strengths or weaknesses relative to its peers.”

Hartford, Conn.’s Ba2 rating is under review for a downgrade, said Moody's Investors Service.

S&P Global Ratings named Ken Gacka to manage analysis of the not-for-profit healthcare sector.

Connecticut's governor and lawmakers are trying to patch a projected $5 billion deficit.

Three individuals and one issuer were awarded for contributions to the municipal market and NFMA.

Albany N.Y. was revised to stable from negative by S&P Global Ratings.

S&P Global Ratings said it has revised its outlook on Virginia's general obligation, appropriation-backed, and moral obligation debt to negative from stable.