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Fitch cited very strong revenue defensibility and the expectation the utility's finacial profile and performance will improve.

"It behooves everybody to get something consensual," said a Florida bankruptcy attorney.

Leverage issues led to Fitch lowering the outlook on the AA-minus-rated bonds.

S&P said its earlier rating had its origin in an incorrect methodology.

Florida counties are facing off against a PACE bond-issuing agency over whether they must collect taxes that would back up to $5 billion in approved bonds.

The effects of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act are already being sized up as the impetus for maximizing their intentions may fall on local public finance and regulatory policies.

Proceeds from both will be used for building renovation or construction.

The default comes as charter school bonds have been the municipal sector with the most defaults this year.

The grace periods are getting shorter.

The Build America Bureau "continues to work with the project sponsor to obtain the information required for the creditworthiness review," said a USDOT spokesperson.