Politics

A mix of broader market dynamics and Chicago-specific pressures is driving the widening spreads, investors said.

Michigan lawmakers must pass a 2026 budget before Oct. 1, but the Republican-controlled state House and Democratic-controlled Senate are far apart.

Analysts credited governance improvements Connecticut put in place in 2018, which have reduced the state's liabilities and improved its reserves. 

California lawmakers, who announced a deal with Gov. Gavin Newsom in June, say his administration failed to agree on loan terms ahead this week's deadline.

Maryland's comptroller reports the state is projecting a $189 million drop in general fund revenue due to the unfolding effects of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which could result in the state decoupling from federal tax laws.

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham ordered lawmakers back into session to mitigate the impact on hospitals, Medicaid, and other programs from federal policy changes.

Several major cities are staring down budget deficits and credit downgrades as the effects of inflation and OBBBA trickles down while relationships with their states adds complexity.

The hire comes as more BAM clients are considering public-private partnership financing structures.

From leases for floating wind farms to projects nearly finished with construction, no offshore generation project is safe from the Trump administration.

The Trump administration's immigration policies are "undermining the country's ability to build infrastructure and construction programs," the Associated General Contractors of America said.