Capital markets

S&P Global Ratings said the Bluegrass state has become more vulnerable to fiscal stress.

S&P placed MSU on CreditWatch with negative implications, citing a lack of clarity on how the settlement will be paid for.

As Infrastructure Week ends, it’s sad to note that in the one area where all agree something must be done, there has been no progress.

Stockbridge's attorneys filed a state constitutional challenge in local court, and plan to file a civil rights complaint in federal court soon.

Two rating agencies put Presence Health's low-investment grade ratings on watch for upgrades.

The bonds are the latest of a series to restructure debt by the utility and its partner Bonneville Power Administration.

Racine County's short-term rating from Moody's dropped to MIG2 at it returns to the market for another note deal.

The situation could deteriorate because of an aging workforce and modest population growth, according to Moody's.

Strategies range from flexible pricing structures with taxable and tax-exempt bonds to public-private partnerships.

The district is promoting structural protections and fiscal gains as it prepares to go to market with a $260 million refunding.

The commonwealth expects to come to market Wednesday with a competitive issuance.

Bills that stripped territory from Stockbridge without apportioning its debt are credit negative for Georgia local governments and could impose higher borrowing costs.

Healthcare giant Catholic Health Initiatives now has a stable outlook on its Baa1 rating from Moody's Investors Service.

Raising its $15 million borrowing cap on local projects would smooth Minneapolis' borrowing process on more expensive projects.

The Illinois pension intercept law could pose rating strain but also force funding discipline over long term, according to S&P Global Ratings.

Fitch Ratings shifted its outlook to negatibve on the city's A-minus issuer rating.

The municipal bond market is gearing up for the biggest volume week of the year, with issuers estimated to bring just under $10 billion of new paper.

The district remains deeply in speculative-grade territory even after the two-notch upgrade.

State Treasurer Denise Nappier released a certification that accounts for bond projects lawmakers authorized and canceled.

The $20.8 billion second-year adjustment to the biennial plan cleared 48 minutes before Wednesday's midnight adjournment deadline.