Bond ratings

The state plans to price $626 million in GOs, in part, to fund the I-5 bridge replacement

S&P Global Ratings cited longer-term concerns on Palisades wildfire-related liabilities in shifting its CreditWatch on Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to a negative outlook.

The Senate's move to rely on an untested accounting method for the reconciliation bill contributes to the lack of clarity around future deficits, the ratings agency said.

Moody's Ratings upgraded Nebraska's issuer rating to Aaa from Aa1 on Monday. It also upgraded the state's $24 million certificates of participation to Aa1 from Aa2.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson told lawmakers approving an unsustainable budget would put bond ratings at risk.

Wisconsin will be in the market Wednesday with $253.9 million of general obligation bonds, with some proceeds funding the Blatnik Bridge replacement project.

S&P cited the government's improved fiscal position as a factor in the positive outlook.

A voter-approved charter amendment requiring a bigger police force spurred Moody's Ratings to revise its outlook on the city's A1 bond rating to negative.

The rating agency said the one-notch downgrade, which comes ahead of a bond sale, was due to weaker operating performance and liquidity.

The rating agency cited the state's ample reserves, robust natural resource base and critical role in U.S. strategic interests.