Houston controller: budget plan risks rating downgrade

Houston's proposed fiscal 2026 budget could lead to a bond rating downgrade due its reliance on one-time measures, deferred obligations, and questionable assumptions, according to Controller Chris Hollins. "Every household knows what happens when you build a budget on shaky numbers," Hollins said in a statement. "The city budget should be no different.”

Save the date: The Bond Buyer’s Infrastructure conference comes to Boston on Sept. 29 and Sept. 30.

Two Midwest schools in the municipal bond market this month illustrate the range of funding challenges facing higher education under the Trump administration.

The Bond Buyer is excited to announce that nominations are open for this year’s class of the Hall of Fame of municipal finance and the 10th annual class of Rising Stars, a program showcasing the brightest young minds in this industry.

When Chicago barred media from its investor conference, it told journalists the policy aligned with peer municipalities' practices. The facts are less clear.

Watch what the municipal bond industry’s innovators and influencers are saying in our Leaders series of video interviews. Check out our lineup of future live interviews and archived conversations.

The latest episode of The Bond Buyer’s podcast takes us to our recent Southeast Public Finance conference, where airport finance leaders from Orlando and Tampa discussed shifting passenger trends, federal grant concerns, and why long-term growth still looks strong.

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