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S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook on the state’s general obligation bond rating to stable from negative and affirmed its AA-minus rating.

James J. O'Neil received a 12-month suspension from the market for his role in the flipping and kickback scheme.

The now-defunct unregistered broker-dealer Core Performance Management, LLC, and four of its former employees settled fraud and MSRB rule violations with the SEC for engaging in municipal bond flipping and kickback scheme.

A report on cyber-related risks released Wednesday by S&P Global warned that “a successful attack on an entity with limited resources could have a credit impact.”

Lawmakers will consider internet sales taxes, electric and hybrid vehicle user fees, a state lottery and bonds to fund transportation projects.

The region's volume numbers were supported by favorable market conditions that drove several large gas prepay deals.

Multiple constitutional claims, including racial gerrymandering, are cited in lawsuits filed by the city of Stockbridge and Capital One Public Funding.

Moody's lowered the South Carolina-owned public utility’s bond rating to A2, and its bank bond rating to A3.

The State Bond Commission barred the banks from upcoming Garvee bond deals, and said its action may apply to other state bond issues.

Facilities at West Virginia’s state parks and forests are set to receive a thorough shine-up through up to $80 million in bonds authorized Thursday by the state Economic Development Authority.