Trends in the Regions

A mix of pay-as-you-go, bond proceeds and federal grants bolster the infrastructure of Mobile, Alabama, which is getting a new arena, air terminal and bridge.

Four teams of University of Chicago public policy students presented their answer to the challenge: What can the city do to create a thriving downtown?

Unrated Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority bonds will finance the purchase of the hotel that inspired Stephen King to write 'The Shining.'

The airport hopes the terminal will be "a new front door for Pittsburgh."

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.

Issuers in Texas are wary of potential changes at the federal and state level that could impact their finances and ability to sell debt.

New York's capital needs mean the city cannot afford to be picky about market timing for bond deals, said Jay Olson, deputy comptroller for public finance. 

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

The state, which has cut income taxes with more cuts scheduled, is on a path to a greater than 10% budget deficit in three years, say the legislature's analysts.