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Monthly Archives: May 2017

Detroit, Atlantic City, offer models, not one-size-fits all approach for distressed issuance

Posted on May 30, 2017 by mariaamante

This piece first published May 30, 2017, Debtwire Municipals
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While some distressed municipalities seeking market access can break through and obtain financing at reasonable rates, several factors play into a municipality’s ability to issue debt, market sources say.

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Hartford lobbying for state aid amid USD 65m gap, bankruptcy speculation

Posted on May 11, 2017 by mariaamante

This piece first published May 11, 2017, Debtwire Municipals
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Connecticut lawmakers will ultimately determine if the City of Hartford will file for bankruptcy, as the city lobbies for USD 40m in aid to help close a multi-year budget gap, multiple sources say.

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San Bernardino would see little benefit from “Chapter 18” bankruptcy filing

Posted on May 1, 2017 by mariaamante

This piece first published May 1, 2017 Debtwire Municipals
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San Bernardino, whose exit plan from Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection was approved earlier this year, still faces distress conditions, but sees no benefit in filing for bankruptcy a second time, said Mark Scott, city manager.

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