Higher education bonds

The rating agency removed the negative outlook it had assigned after the community college district's accreditation was threatened.

While the university remains current on bond payments, it is not financially stable, sources say.

The annual survey shows a rising number of university leaders who are eying P3s for a range of services and infrastructure.

Mr. Wolfe worked at Goldman Sachs, Prudential Securities, E-Bond Trade.com, Merrill Lynch and ButcherMark Financial Advisors. He also led the Illinois Health Facilities Authority and had advisory roles for the city of Phoenix, New York City Health and Hospitals Corp. and Dartmouth College.

Escalating costs, particularly for wages, could strain budgets or drain reserves, the rating agency said.

The ruling striking down affirmative action may bring a fresh headwind to the higher education space, which already faces soft enrollment trends.

The Nevada System of Higher Education regents are expected to select a new chancellor by the end of June. Former treasurer Kate Marshall is a finalist.

Community colleges will be rewarded based on results that align with regional and state education and workforce needs.

The negative outlook assigned to Portland State University's bonds by Moody's Investors Service affects $195 million of debt.

California senators approved a school bond measure that supporters say could help reduce the state's $117 billion in school construction needs.