State of Ohio

Ohio legislators plan to vote Wednesday on a resolution that would put a $2.5 billion general obligation bond measure on statewide ballots May 6.

Finance officials from Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and Palm Beach County have joined Israel Bonds' new Government, Industry and Financial Services Leadership group.

Friday's S&P upgrade to triple-A follows similar moves by Moody's Investors Service last week and Fitch Ratings last year.

Moody's, which last rated the state triple-A in 1979, pointed to an economy that's "poised for diversification and growth."

The deal marks one of the rare instances of true asset recycling in the U.S.

The county wants to enter into a public-private partnership to finance, build and operate a public utility and multiple microgrids that will sell power to advanced manufacturers who require hyper-reliable energy.

A pipeline of projects is building as infrastructure dollars begin to flow to states.

“I want to break ground next year,” Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said.

The $5.35 billion transaction being recognized by The Bond Buyer as Midwest Deal of the Year met a series of state goals.

Strong technicals, low supply, yield-seekers keep munis outperforming.