Bond ratings

Fitch said the upgrade reflects lessened risk "as Vogtle Units 3 and 4 approach their scheduled commercial operation dates in 2023."

After thirty years at the Commission, Lori Price will begin as director for the Office of Credit Ratings Aug. 14

New Jersey and Illinois have the lowest state bond ratings. But all three states have been ramping up pension contributions, according to S&P Global Ratings.

A rating upgrade by Moody's Investors Service means Minnesota has triple-A ratings from three major rating agencies.

MMA revised down its credit outlook for several sectors noting that looming credit trouble in the second half of the year may underpin a bleak credit and operating situation for certain issuers.

The Miami metro area saw the most private-sector job growth among all metro areas in the state in June and year-over-year.

Inflationary-driven challenges pose a drag on hospitals’ fiscal recovery from the pandemic with short-, mid-, and long-term action needed.

Fitch Ratings said the upgrade reflects the city's improved operating performance due to a robust tax revenue rebound and management's proactive budgetary actions.

S&P Global Ratings says that without funding reform, New Jersey's pension system may continue to negatively impact the state's credit outlook for decades.

The airport benefits from growing population “that skew[s] young and wealthy,” the rating agency said.