S&P assigns a stable outlook to healthcare sector this year despite threats while Fitch and Moody's have negative outlooks.

Milwaukee-based Baird said it will expand its public finance footprint into new markets when it closes on the purchase next year.

The NASBO report released Thursday showed some bright spots for state ledgers.

Alabama-based Burr & Forman will gain McNair's significant public finance presence in South Carolina.

Moody's Investors Service said Palmetto Health's integration with Greenville Health may result in a rating upgrade for Palmetto and a downgrade for Greenville.

The two Midwest firms combined to expand their fixed-income capabilities amid rising rates.

PIMCO has agreed to acquire Gurtin Municipal Bond Management.

The potential sale comes as asset managers grapple with narrowing margins as fees fall and regulatory costs mount.

The Hutchinson Shockey name will continue after its acquisition by Ohio-based Huntington Bancshares.

An amended master trust indenture will reflect the combined finances of the largest health systems in Illinois and Wisconsin.

Adventist Health West agreed to pay $112 million in Fremont-Rideout Health Group bond debt as part of a merger.

The deal would have extended the three-hospital Rush system’s reach, while providing Little Company of Mary Hospital a more affluent partner as it struggles with red ink.

Aurora Health Care and Advocate Health Care haven't said how the combination will impact each system's debt.

An Ascension and Providence St. Joseph merger would surpass for-profit HCA Healthcare.

Michel Faulkner, the Republican candidate for New York City comptroller, discusses how he would manage the city's debt, and work toward spending controls and Housing Authority overhaul. Hosted by Paul Burton.

The firm announced a merger with Lindquist & Vennum LLP.

New Jersey’s Cooper University Health announced plans to acquire three Catholic hospitals in a deal that would create the state’s fourth largest healthcare chain.

P.R. Gilboy will maintain its market name and remain as a separate operating business unit.

GASB seeks comments through Sept. 15.

Two House lawmakers reintroduce the Sustainable Water Infrastructure Investment Act.