Public finance

Two bond measures from Pullman's Nov. 7 ballot narrowly passed validation Tuesday following a final count and certification of the results.

“Strengthened” financing agreements for the KFC Yum! Center debt, including longer taxpayer support, resulted in higher ratings.

According to underwriter HJ Sims, the deal will mark the largest fixed-rate bond issue for a life-plan community.

Westchester County’s triple-A rating may be at risk if the large New York suburban municipality fails to establish permanent revenue streams, according to S&P Global Ratings.

The muni market picked up right where it left off on Tuesday: with a steady stream of supply, the dilemma of how to beat tax reform and a weaker tone.

A longtime bond professional explains why he’s an understanding holder of Puerto Rico general obligation debt -- and angry investor in the island’s sales tax revenue bonds.

Issuers frantically go to market to get deals done while they still can — as the tax bill continues the long path to becoming law.

The state will sell $499 million various purpose GO refunding bonds.

The muni market was buzzing with activity on Tuesday, as issuers rushed to sell bonds that may no longer be allowed next year.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., introduced a comprehensive support bill for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands Tuesday, calculated to cost up to $146 billion.

Moody's Investors Service cited fund balance discipline as it upgraded Burlington to A2.

Franklin County, Tenn., officials recently approved an almost $8 million bond issue to fund a long-awaited expansion of the county's jail.

City officials are trying to determine if Pullman's two bond proposals on the November ballot have passed or failed.

The Citizens Budget Commission says deficits could compromise Chairman Joseph Lhota's subway improvement plan.

A busy week got started Tuesday, with deals flowing in as the specter of tax reform plagues the primary municipal market and issuers rush to market with sales that may no longer be allowed next year, creating an opportunity for buyers.

The Pennsylvania Higher Educational Facilities Authority and the state of Wisconsin are coming to market on Tuesday as municipal bond traders eye tax reform developments in Washington.

Cities and counties will be able to form the new affordable housing districts starting in January.

The Central Florida Expressway Authority’s senior bonds won one-notch upgrades from Moody’s Investor Service and S&P Global Ratings.

The municipal bond market focused on the burgeoning new issue calendar as participants waited for a U.S. Senate vote on tax reform, which may come before the end of this week.

The remodeling of the 22-year-old airport will add gates and update its security infrastructure.