Municipal Bond Credit Report: Hartford Arena Quandary Confronts Connecticut
Municipal Bond Credit Report: The prospect of a state government that bleeds red ink backstopping an arena that does likewise could prompt a battle royal in Connecticut…. Link to Story
Municipal Bond Credit Report: Moody's Downgrades Dallas to A1 over Pension Fund Concerns
Municipal Bond Credit Report: Moody’s downgrades Dallas over pension fund concerns 1 notch to A1. They have also kept it on negative watch. Only 14 months ago, they rated the…
Municipal Bond Credit Report: Junk-rated Chicago Schools Issue Bonds Solely by Property Tax and Not by the District's General Obligation Pledge
Municipal Bond Credit Report: Ratings for the new bonds, backed by a $45 million a year property tax levy approved by the Chicago City Council in 2015, were not available.…
Municipal Bond Credit Report: Dallas Police and Fire Pension Board Halts Lump Sum Withdrawals
Municipal Bond Credit Report: The Dallas Police and Fire Pension System’s Board of Trustees suspended lump-sum withdrawals from the pension fund Thursday, staving off a possible restraining order and stopping…
Municipal Bond Credit Report: Draft Bill Would Shift Municipal Bond Disclosure Responsibility to Issuers from Underwriters
Municipal Bond Credit Report: A Draft of a new bill that would reorient the entire municipal securities disclosure regime by making state and local government issuers or borrowers, rather than…
Municipal Bond Credit Report: As Rates Rise, Florida's Refunding 'Run' May End
Municipal Bond Credit Report: Florida will find it more difficult to refund debt now that an uncharacteristically long period of low interest rates in the muni market appears to be…
Municipal Bond Credit Report: Texas Tightens Purse Strings as Revenues Fall
Municipal Bond Credit Report: Tax Revenues are falling in Texeas, but the state keeps growing. Legislators have a daunting task ahead… Link to Story
Municipal Bond Credit Report: Refunding Completes an Iowa Water District's Turnaround
Municipal Bond Credit Report: The Water District completed its refinancing of its troubled 2006 Issuance. Is it now in the clear??? Link to Story
Municipal Bond Credit Report: Judge Authorizes San Bernardino to Exit Bankruptcy
Municipal Bond Credit Report: U.S. Bankruptcy Judge cleared the city to emerge from bankruptcy after more than four years with a plan to eliminate millions of dollars in debt… Link…
Municipal Bond Credit Report: 5 Things You Should Know About Dallas' Pension Crisis
Municipal Bond Credit Report: The Dallas Police and Fire Pension System board is making headlines due to the system’s Net Pension Liability. There are concerns that the System could become…
