Trends in the Regions

With Chicago-area transit's fiscal cliff looming, the area's transit agencies are searching for revenue fixes and prepping for two key milestones this fall.

A flow of public dollars to private schools has raised credit concerns about public schools and spurred litigation in Southwest states.

Hospital acquisitions, expansions and the anticipation of federal policy changes has increased bond issuance from the California Health Facilities Financing Authority.

Florida is poised to reap the rewards of spaceport financing legislation, even if some headwinds remain.

St. Paul, Minnesota, is recovering from a cyber attack that overwhelmed the city's defenses ahead of its Aug. 19 bond deal close.

The state faces a $1.2 billion revenue hit in fiscal 2026 , as well as future spending pressures, from President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill.

The health network has struck up a partnership with the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and is selling debt to finance the related infrastructure in Boston. 

Analysts say the outcome of the special session called by Gov. Tina Kotek to avert layoffs and close a transportation funding gap could affect ratings.

The city has promised to contribute $625 million to the stadium project. The team, owned by billionaire Shahid Khan, is to come up with $625 million of its own.

Lincoln's City Council unanimously passed three ordinances on Monday paving the way for the bond-financed construction of a new central public library building.

The city council signed off on an $810 million debt sale, while it considers asking voters for a property tax rate increase this year to address budget gaps.

The cuts to Medicaid enacted by Republicans in Washington have such enormous negative ramifications for New York State's hospitals, government and patients.

The airport, also selling $412.8 million of new money, will join a bevy of issuers who have deployed a tender offer in the hope of realizing refunding savings.

The toll revenue bonds, subject to federal alternative minimum tax, will be issued through the Wisconsin-based Public Finance Authority.

A 2024 Illinois law changing sales tax distributions has ramifications for the fiscal cliff facing Chicago-area public transit agencies.

The legislature, which returns to respond to recent floods, could also take up bills to curb local property taxes, including bills aimed at bond issuance.

A two-year process and a new financing vehicle were needed for the New York Power Authority to price the first prepay energy deal in the state. 

Schools and governments turn to bonds to cover payouts in the wake of a California law that temporarily lifted the statute of limitations on sex abuse claims.

Atlanta's airport and the rapid transit system have the biggest anticipated capital plans over the next five years.

A 2024 Illinois law loosened school bond restrictions, allowing districts to authorize some debt without an election. That caused a backlash in one district.