School bonds

The Ohio House's proposed cap on school districts' carryover balances at 30% of their annual operating costs has drawn praise and criticism.

The Osceola School District sales tax revenue bonds got strong ratings despite the county's economy facing headwinds from a weakening tourism sector.

The Chicago Public Schools budget hangs in the balance as Trump's Department of Education targets diversity, equity and inclusion programming.

Districts most vulnerable to cuts in federal programs are those already struggling from enrollment declines and other challenges.

Alpine School District, which will be split into three systems, wants to sell up to $238 million of lease revenue bonds to finance school construction.

President Trump's bid to close the Department of Education could put added pressure on some charter school credits, muni market sources said.

The Chicago Public Schools ended the week no closer than it started to answering the question of how or if a scheduled pension payment will be made.

A bondholder group is negotiating with the school, which continues to operate.

Gov. Josh Stein said in his State of the State address too many schools are overcrowded or decrepit.

State Treasuer Brad Briner said he hopes a longer maximum maturity will lead more borrowers to use the state conduit instead of the Public Finance Authority.