Budgets

According to the survey that Tom Kozlik prepared, more than 90% of 211 analysts and specialists found coronavirus the most compelling issue facing the public finance industry. Public pensions ranked second.

Illinois tentatively plans to sell $1.2 billion of certificates next week and $1 billion of bonds the following week.

William Glasgall of the Volcker Alliance explores deficits, budget cuts, rainy-day funds and borrowing options amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Paul Burton hosts.

The large Illinois county says it's too early to say how it will close its more than $200 million gap, but it has reserves and is lobbying for federal relief.

Mayor Eric Garcetti declared a state of fiscal emergency when he delivered his budget proposal for fiscal 2021.

The rating agency delivered the latest coronavirus-related hit to the city's ratings by cutting its outlook. The city's GO bonds were affirmed at AA.

Despite severe budget stress, the city and state can take some meaningful actions, such as reviving the restaurant industry, expanding the role of P3s and rebuilding multi-purpose infrastructure, analysts say.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the city's budget shrinks by $6 billion.

New York's mayor announced sharp cuts, a draw on reserves and a call for further assistance from Washington.

The city faces the loss of $348 million of revenue because of the economic shutdown, threatening the balanced budgets it needs to avoid state intervention.