Bond ratings

Moody's upgraded Minneapolis to Aaa. The outlook is stable, reflecting an expectation that a strong financial profile will help absorb cost pressures.

The lowest-rated municipalities in the state are benefitting the most from current economic tailwinds, Moody's reports.

Suffolk's improved finances won the county its third rating upgrade this year.

A complex refinancing continues Chicago's break from past scoop-and-toss deals but front-loads savings to help balance its budget.

The agency cited the closeness of the entities to Florida's government.

S&P Global Ratings placed Chicago's general obligation bond rating on watch negative Tuesday, warning against heavy reliance on one-time budget solutions.

Credit ratings and the role of rating agencies have changed in response to an evolving market over the past 16 years, according to speakers during an online California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission.

The agencies cited the authority's strong performance and position.

The outlook change to negative comes in the wake of voter approval on Nov. 5 of a ballot measure requiring certain public safety spending by the city.

The upgrade affects most but not all of MEAG's outstanding bonds.