Trends in the Regions

S&P Global Ratings joined Moody's in assigning a negative outlook to its triple-A rating, but a criteria change pushed Fitch's rating of the city up to AAA.

"Each party in this deal benefits in some way," said Seema Mohanty, founder of Mohanty Gargiulo.

The bond plan, a key priority for Mayor Brandon Johnson, will be paid for with revenue gained by letting tax increment financing districts expire.

A state ban on bond underwriters that "boycott" or "discriminate" against the fossil fuel or firearms industries has resulted in fewer banks providing municipal financial products and services.

"Numbers are hard to come by in a comprehensive way, but we do learn the state's budget is targeted at $237 billion," said John Hallacy. "This budget is clearly not a 'caretaker' budget, but one that adds significant spending. The question is how that spending will affect the out-years."

The replacement Hollywood Burbank Airport terminal won't have more gates, but will be less cramped and resolve its noncompliance with FAA safety regulations.

John Fleming is pushing back against a proposal in the state Legislature to change the way the state Bond Commission oversees the issuance of debt by cities, counties and local governments and entities.

States are increasingly turning to public-private partnerships with developers to create new workforce housing so residents can afford to live where they work.

While Kansas' sales tax and revenue (STAR) bond program recorded its first default late last year, Bonner Springs is considering using it for a development that includes a Mattel toy-themed amusement park.

New York City Municipal Water Authority returns to the municipal primary after a $1.4 billion deal earlier this year.