Southwest

Elected officials in Republican-dominated states say S&P Global Ratings, by introducing ESG analysis, is politicizing the ratings process or even possibly acting illegally.

While the report offers many positives for states, headwinds loom, according to investment management firm Conning.

Coordinated national efforts to share firefighters and other resources could be stretched thin this year as drought hammers the West.

FHN Financial Capital Markets hired Rene Moreno to establish a banking presence in Arizona while Melanie Shaker will launch the firm's new Midwest effort.

A spike in POB issuance last year that was spurred by low interest rates, roaring stock markets, and other factors is likely to wane.

The Louisiana House passed a bill to limit firms that "discriminate" against the firearms industry from government business. A similar bill was vetoed last year.

The recent Texas law led the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to drop three underwriters from a recent deal late in the process.

San Antonio and Fort Worth voters approved bonds, while a few school districts stumbled, particularly with projects unrelated to academics.

April revenue collections set records in Southwest states as a strong economy and inflation boosted income and sales tax collections, although some officials are urging caution.

The Texas Natural Gas Securitization Finance Corporation picked a team of underwriters to sell debt for utilities hit hard during 2021’s Winter Storm Uri.