Southwest

The AA-minus-rated bonds come to market as the hospital sector continues to navigate through rising expenses and other challenges.

Otero County's March 13 emergency meeting to avoid a bond default did not comply with the Open Meetings Act, the state's Justice Department determined.

A Fitch rating analyst pointed to the school system's elevated long-term liability burden that could be exacerbated by future voter-approved bonds.

The drought-stricken Texas city could face a water emergency as soon as May or October under scenarios presented to the city council.

Otero County commissioners approved an agreement with the federal immigration agency to avert a bond default despite a state law banning such contracts.

Upper and Lower Basin states are at odds over post-2026 operations for the drought-stricken river, raising litigation risks and highlighting credit uncertainty.

State authorization for $1.35 billion of taxable ratepayer-backed bonds sold in 2022 for Oklahoma Natural Gas Company is being contested in court.

The authority would own and oversee a $3 billion partly bond-financed domed stadium for the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs.

The rating agency cited the state's sustained improvements in fiscal management and robust reserves.