The scandals surrounding New York City Mayor Eric Adams may lead to his removal from office, but the city's bonds are still insulated from the fallout, analysts say.

Sweetwater Union High's rocket-fast transformation from an accounting practices bad apple to ratings upgrades and positive outlooks is expected to boost its bond program.

The rating for Baylor Scott & White Health in Texas was upgraded, while Presbyterian Healthcare Services in New Mexico was downgraded by Moody's.

Hilltop and other firms say more recent SEC off-channel communications settlements eliminated "costly and burdensome" requirements that were imposed on them.

MSRB CEO Mark Kim said the current regulatory outlook in Washington "is uncertain."

The short-lived federal funding freeze from President Donald Trump and jeopardy of tax-exempt status are just the latest issues plaguing the muni bond industry.

The change, which marked a move away from recent norms, was made since President Donald Trump took office on Jan. 20, the people told Reuters.

The SEC's muni office chief stopped short of saying there might be enforcement imminent.

The agency's figures represent the most actions filed in their respective periods since at least 2000.

Alabama-based Frazer Lanier failed to detect a $500 political contribution by one of the firm's muni finance professionals from a joint checking account, FINRA said.