Municipal Bond Credit Report: Many Federal Reserve policymakers said it may be appropriate to raise interest rates again “fairly soon” should jobs and inflation data come in line with expectations,…

Municipal Bond Credit Report: Moody’s has downgraded West Virginia’s rating to AA2, outlook stable, for its general obligation bonds… Link to Story

Municipal Bond Credit Report: For the fourth quarter and full year 2016, upgrades in US public finance continued to outpace downgrades, furthering the momentum seen in 2015, Moody’s Investors Service…

Municipal Bond Credit Report: Municipal market analysts are concerned that Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board data shows more issuers are giving themselves 270 days after the end of their fiscal years…

Municipal Bond Credit Report: The battle over Scranton’s plan for a continued tripled local services tax of $156 this year on anyone who works in the city and earns above…

Municipal Bond Credit Report: California Public Employees’ Retirement System expects a 5.8 percent annual investment return under its new portfolio asset allocation, significantly lower than the fund’s assumed rate of…

Municipal Bond Credit Report: As part of his budget package, the Connecticut governor today a plans to shift $407-million in teacher pension expenses from the state, onto cities and towns……

Municipal Bond Credit Report: ABI: January Total Bankruptcy Filings Up 5 Percent from 2016, First Consecutive Monthly Year-over-Year Increase Since 2010… Link to Story

Municipal Bond Credit Report: Chicago Public Schools principals face a narrow window to trim expenses on textbooks and programs after the district announced a $46 million “spending freeze” in its…

Municipal Bond Credit Report: Michigan announced Friday that it plans to close up to 38 underperforming schools in Detroit and other urban communities… Link to Story