Bonds

Many states are capping or trying to eliminate property taxes that support bond issuance.

Fitch Ratings ranks the credit as AA, up from AA-minus.

Nearly six thousand seats are up for grabs in state tilts, along with 14 bond issues.

Geography is playing a role in financial health as debt issuance rises.

Despite studies showing questionable financials, municipalities continue to build

Chicago's City Council deferred a vote on a $1.5 billion bond measure.

Moody's has lifted the credit ratings on five special tax bonds.

The deal is secured with gaming revenue and includes a public-private partnership.

Research shows that financing sport facilities with public debt often doesn't pay off, the Tax Foundation says.

"The sheer magnitude" of this redevelopment project presented a challenge, but it stands a chance of succeeding where previous efforts have fallen short, Clay County Commissioner Scott Wagner said.