A steadier market gave Wisconsin the opportunity to move last week on a long-stalled refunding that notably offered a forward delivery piece.
The ratings on the Louisville, Kentucky's KFC Yum! Center bonds were lowered to BBB-plus by S&P because of expected operational difficulties.
With money flow suddenly stifled for millions of customers, demand for money management tools has skyrocketed.
The Wisconsin health system's ratings have weathered the early impact of COVID-19 on its balance sheet, although S&P revised its outlook to negative.
With about two weeks before the fiscal 2021 starts, the Florida Legislature still hasn't submitted a budget to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Wisconsin officials are still assessing the potential impact on its general fund revenues.
Members of both parties raised concerns that the requirements for participating in the Municipal Liquidity Facility and Main Street Lending Program are too restrictive to benefit smaller localities and certain midsize firms.
The funds will be used to support housing, job training and aid for small businesses in communities that have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic.
Maine is planning a $119.4 million bond sale this week to improve roads, broadband, senior housing and public colleges.
Payouts continue to be relatively generous, but that could change if the Federal Reserve demands banks bolster capital or the economy worsens.