Economy

Recent EPA regulations mandating utilities remove lead pipes from distribution systems within 10 years will add to the financial burden.

More project finance deals are part of FHN Financial's plans to grow its municipal finance business.

The groups are taking advantage of the Committee's invitation to address tax teams.

After Minnesota's second-largest healthcare employer was downgraded by rating agencies, the Minnesota Nurses Association took aim at Allina Health's board.

Local governments that were in Hurricane Milton's path, however, will face significant credit challenges, Moody's said.

Fitch revised upward its outlook for Marin General Hospital and affirmed its revenue bonds at BBB, and general obligation bonds at AA-minus.

The results of two investigations into overcharging on San Diego's SR 125 toll road revealed management knew about the issues long before they came to light.

Falcone's agenda as president of the group will include tax provisions, subsidies, permit reform and affordable access to credit.

Santa Cruz, on California's coast, was particularly hard hit by flooding in 2023. In addition to the the I-Bank loan, the city secured a federal loan.

Fears of a Hawaiian Electric bankruptcy abated after a settlement was announced that would cap the utility's liability for the Maui wildfire under $2 billion.

MMA says some risky-sector issuers in the area hit hard by the hurricane may be pushed into technical or payment defaults.

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle support some level of encouraging cities and states to revamp local zoning codes to encourage more affordable housing.

California hospitals will be forced to close if they don't complete earthquake safety upgrades by 2030. Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill to extend the deadline.

The privately placed taxable bonds to be issued through Bernalillo County will help finance a manufacturing facility for Ebon Solar.

"The market is strong right now, and we expect that to continue into next year," Loop's head of public finance Bo Daniels said.

Moody's has raised the senior bonds to Aa1 from Aa2 and assigned a stable outlook to them.

"That's great news, and it reflects the outstanding work and commitment of our city council and my administration to keep Tampa on rock-solid financial footing," said Tampa Mayor Jane Castor.

Nuveen LLC reached an agreement to sell its 11% equity stake in Vistra Vision to Vistra Corp., that started as municipal bonds ensnared in a bankruptcy.

The plan involves building modern infrastructure and streamlining government operations and delivery of services.

The $105 million of power project revenue refunding bonds deal for Plum Point Energy Station in Arkansas comes amid tighter emission regulations.