Public Services News and National Infrastructure & Social Support Updates
Suffolk County raises rating on $196 million bond sale after Fitch upgrade
Suffolk County in New York is strengthening its borrowing profile as stronger budget performance supports a higher credit standing. Fitch Ratings lifts the county's Issuer Default Rating to 'AA' ...
MWD secures AA rating for variable rate water revenue bonds
Southern California's largest wholesale water provider has received a new investment-grade assessment for its variable rate water revenue bonds. The stable outlook signals expectations that ...
U.S. Energy Department commits $11.1 million to expand workforce training
Federal funding is being directed to eight projects aimed at widening practical training for workers in key U.S. energy industries. The initiative covers oil, natural gas, coal and geothermal ...
SBA to stream Million Dollar Pitch Competition on Prime Video, YouTube
The U.S. Small Business Administration is bringing its Million Dollar Pitch Competition to streaming platforms starting October 20, extending the reach of a small-business showcase tied to its ...
PennDOT major bridges project bonds affirmed as construction advances toward 2028 completion
Construction on Pennsylvania's Major Bridges Package One remains on schedule, supporting the affirmation of about $1.8 billion in series 2022 private activity revenue bonds at 'BBB-' with a Stable ...
Riverside County Transportation Commission sales tax bonds gain positive outlook from Fitch
Riverside County Transportation Commission's sales tax revenue bonds keep their 'AA+' rating as Fitch Ratings raises the outlook to Positive from Stable. The change reflects strong coverage of ...
U.S. Justice Department and HHS streamline health care fraud self-disclosure process
Federal health care fraud enforcement agencies are consolidating how companies report potential criminal misconduct tied to government-funded programs. The new policy makes the Justice ...
Canada increases Team Canada sport support funding for 2026-27
Canada is increasing support for high-performance athletes with new funding aimed at strengthening services around Team Canada. The package includes more than $17 million for the Canadian Olympic ...
St. Thomas secures up to $19.6 million for housing-linked infrastructure
St. Thomas is set to receive up to $19.6 million from Ontario and Canada after committing to lower development charges on new homes over a three-year period. The funding is tied to plans for a new ...
U.S. Census Bureau sets release of 2025 ACS 1-year estimates
The U.S. Census Bureau is preparing to publish its 2025 American Community Survey 1-year estimates and 1-year Supplemental Estimates on Oct. 29. The release covers states, Puerto Rico, ...
NCUA offers disaster recovery grants for low-income credit unions in the U.S.
Low-income-designated credit unions hit by hurricanes, flooding and other severe weather events can seek financial support to restore operations and member services. The funding is available ...
FERC launches LNG blanket authorization program for U.S. infrastructure projects
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is moving to speed liquefied natural gas infrastructure development with a proposed blanket authorization program for certain facility activities. The ...
DCAA Moorestown audit flags $1.2 million in unallowable contractor costs
A U.S. government contract audit in Moorestown identifies $1.2 million in unallowable employee morale and entertainment costs in a contractor’s fiscal year 2024 incurred cost proposal. The ...
Canada invests in Northwest Territories airport snow control equipment
Canada is allocating new funding to support winter airfield operations at two airports in the Northwest Territories, a move aimed at maintaining reliable regional connections. The C$1.4 million ...
Canada ministers to announce Newfoundland and Labrador heating cost funding
Federal ministers are set to outline new funding aimed at lowering home heating costs in Newfoundland and Labrador on October 15, 2026. The announcement in St. John’s brings together government ...
Georgia Transmission Corp revenue bonds affirmed at A+, outlook stable
Georgia Transmission Corp retains its higher-tier credit ratings as it continues operating across a broad statewide electric transmission network. The stable outlook reflects strong financial ...
Ocean City assigned AA rating on $17 million general obligation bonds
Ocean City, Maryland is moving ahead with a $17 million general obligation bond sale as it funds capital projects across the city. The AA rating reflects stable credit quality supported by ...
Kansas health software owner sentenced in $1 billion Medicare fraud case
Federal prosecutors have secured a 19-year prison sentence against a Kansas health care software company owner tied to one of the largest telemedicine fraud schemes targeting Medicare. The case ...
Thames Water seeks expanded emergency funding to support operations into 2027
Britain's largest water utility is seeking more liquidity as it approaches the limits of its existing rescue facility. Thames Water says an extra £2.4 billion would lift the package to £5.4 ...
Thames Water creditors near restructuring deal to ease takeover challenge
Thames Water's senior creditors are close to an agreement with junior bondholders that could reduce the risk of a court fight over plans to take control of the utility. The talks come as the ...
New Dawn Enterprises secures federal funding for Glace Bay youth and family centre
Ottawa is directing new infrastructure funding to Glace Bay as part of a broader push to expand access to skills, services and community supports in Atlantic Canada. The non-repayable contribution ...
