Bond ratings

KBRA said the upgrade reflected the airport's large and growing service area, anchored by Miami, which is a vibrant center for tourism and trade.

The Legislative Analyst's Office forecasts the state could face a $25 billion deficit in fiscal 2023-24.

New Jersey has overtaken Los Angeles as the busiest port in the U.S. The port attributed the decline to labor negotiations and retailers placing holiday orders this summer to avoid the potential for supply chain issues.

"The diversity of people and places I get to work with in U.S. Public Finance, from small special purpose districts to large cities and states," makes work interesting for Cora Bruemmer. I feel like I'm always learning something new."

The rating agency zeroed in on a handful of measures in a state where voters considered billions in bond measures.

Chicago's upcoming general obligation sale will carry a Moody's rating for the first time since at least 2014.

The strength of the California economy suggests it deserves higher ratings, CreditSights said, but slowing revenues could mean the state's credit has peaked.

The upgrade reflects the city's improving pension funding practices, commitment to a sound reserve position and ability to institute structural budget measures, Fitch said.

Texas gave S&P until Oct. 13 to produce documents detailing its development and use of ESG factors in public finance ratings.

The rating agency cited progress on long-term fiscal stability and budgeting in its decision.