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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.