Trends in the Regions

The state sold $348.7 million in general obligation bonds Thursday in a competitive deal.

Superior, Wisconsin, officials are mulling a bond-financed acquisition of the water system currently owned by private firm Superior Water, Light, and Power.

The $1.18 billion revenue bond issue will commence long-term financing for a $5.5 billion expansion program at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Massachusetts brings double-A-plus level ratings to the competitive deal, comprised of $800 million of new money bonds plus a refunding component.

Realty Income, a real estate investment trust concentrated in low-risk retail and industrial real estate, was the funding recipient on the $675 million deal.

The legislature passed bills to cut personal income tax rates over time and limit increases on homestead property tax payments to the rate of inflation.

Voters rejected a 3% hotel tax increase Tuesday in Springfield, Missouri. They had already rejected a similar measure in November.

The state's latest water plan outlines $174 billion of capital water needs over the next 50 years. "The era of cheaper water is over," said one state water official.

New Hampshire's deals are always well received, according to the state treasurer. She hopes that trend holds in this week's market.

Judge Laura Taylor Swain is allowing the continued examination of a count in which a trustee is challenging fees, and some proceeds, of pre-bankruptcy bonds.

As public sentiment shifts around Illinois data centers, a new report warns local governments against lopsided contract terms with developers.

The review, which included mostly Texas and Colorado bond issuers, comes as the amount of voter-approved debt authorized for districts is exploding.

Three negative outlooks and choppy market conditions weren't ideal conditions for a massive $2.6 billion bond issuance, which was trimmed to $2.3 billion.

The new state income tax is expected to make Washington munis, which are exempt, more attractive for high-earning residents.

Despite headwinds in the higher education sector, Louisiana State has enjoyed rising undergraduate enrollment.

Iowa lawmakers have to merge competing visions for property tax reform after multiple bills passed out of committee in the state House and Senate this month.

The AA-minus-rated bonds come to market as the hospital sector continues to navigate through rising expenses and other challenges.

Pennsylvania and New Jersey built up historically strong reserves. Unwilling to raise taxes, their governors want to tap these funds.

San Juan Unified says it has saved $636 million on debt service over the years by keeping down maturities at the long end of GO bond issues.

The deal includes a current refunding of general obligation bonds issued in 2016 and a tender offer for bonds that have not yet reached their call date.