S&P said its earlier rating had its origin in an incorrect methodology.

While NAMA believes FA references should be eliminated, it urged the MSRB to address the proposed amendments as part of its retrospective review of MA rules.

The rating agency upgraded $1.2 billion of airport revenue bonds.

The meeting, set for July 22 and July 23, will be the board's final quarterly meeting of fiscal year 2026.

"Currently, we are spending a lot more time of our day in the regulatory space in responding to proposed rules and changes," GFOA's Paige Mellerio said.

Fitch Ratings upgraded Cook County to AA-plus from AA on Monday, citing the county's moderating long-term liability burden and sustained resource base growth.

The city's issuer rating was raised a notch to Aaa and ratings for other debt, including for its water and wastewater utility system, were also upgraded.

The updated FAQs offer "important insights about recordkeeping requirements related to new issue pricing," NAMA Executive Director Susan Gaffney said.

S&P cited the county's limited flexibility to set its rates and escalating capital investment needs. 

"Nothing motivates enforcement staff more than protecting those who invest their savings in our markets," said David Woodcock, director of the SEC's Division of Enforcement.

The NJTA is planning to sell three series of revenue bonds Series 2026 A-1 ($570 million), Series 2026 A-2 ($150 million) and Series 2026B ($339.5 million), which received an A1 rating from Moody's. 

Chicago had a $219 million surplus at fiscal year's end 2025, despite declines in governmental activities' net position and in investments after moves to boost liquidity.

The rating agency confirmed the Texas city's A1 bond ratings, ending a review for potential downgrade spurred by an impending water supply crisis.

The modern bond market is no longer defined by dealers and asset managers alone.

The state took nearly two years to publish its fiscal 2024 annual comprehensive financial report — and that was an improvement.

Prepay energy borrowings may not generate promised savings.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board's EMMA website is getting a revamp this year, Chief Product Officer Brian Anthony told a GFOA committee.

The outlook revision to stable from negative follows the city's adoption of a fiscal 2027 budget with structural changes that greatly reduced a shortfall.

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said the economic council will build on other efforts he has championed to decrease permit housing times and encourage construction.

The groups are taking additional steps to try to stop or pause development of a major industrial park between New Orleans and Baton Rouge.