Public finance

The threat of a junk bond label took center stage when Illinois lawmakers passed a budget.

Georgia’s economy continues on an upward trajectory, according to Gov. Nathan Deal.

Maryland lawmakers say abrupt cancellation of proposed FBI HQ swap puts national security at risk.

Fitch Ratings lowered the Sooner State to AA from AA-plus.

Moscow, idaho, City Supervisor Gary Riedner and city staff presented the details of the city's proposed fiscal year 2018 budget, which includes a $10 million bond residents would vote on in May, to City Council members at a budget workshop Monday.

A task force that has been studying the future of the Pueblo County jail has determined that the best option is to build a new facility -- a project that would need assistance from the public.

ELKHART, Ind. -- Petitions and remonstrances to the extensive school project proposed by the Elkhart Community School Board were sent to the county auditor on July 6.

A House panel’s 2018 spending bill includes up to $900 million for the Gateway Project in New York.

The pricing on the New York City Transitional Finance Authority’s $1.01 billion deal was accelerated by a day as top-quality municipal bonds turned mixed on Tuesday.

Gov. Tom Wolf bought time to pass the bills necessary to fund Pennsylvania's $32.2 billion spending plan.

California June revenues were 2.5% below projections outlined in last year’s budget.

There are times when there is no better alternative to a tax increase.

The municipal bond market on Tuesday will see more supply head its way with the second day of retail orders being held on the New York City Transitional Finance Authority’s $1 billion of building aid revenue bonds and deals expected from Los Angles and Philadelphia.

Pricing wires for negotiated bond offerings

Pricing wires for competitive bond offerings

Municipal bonds ended mixed on Monday, according to traders, as the New York City Transitional Finance Authority’s $1 billion of building aid revenue bonds were priced for retail investors and the Chicago Public Schools came to market with an unrated bond deal.

Chicago Public Schools borrowed $500 million after doubling the size of its GO offering.

Philadelphia’s new five-year fiscal strategy was endorsed by City Controller Alan Butkovitz.

Low-interest federal TIFIA loans cut borrowing costs for West Coast transportation agencies.

Pennsylvania state leaders are still negotiating how to fund their new budget.