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Moody's Talks - Muniland

Hosted by Nick Samuels of the US Public Finance team, Muniland delves into the latest developments impacting the credit environment for states, local governments, healthcare, higher education and more. In each episode, Moody’s analysts join Nick in exploring the ramifications of the pandemic, climate change, cyber risk, federal policy, pension burdens and other deep-seated challenges.

  1. OCT 10

    Rising insurance costs indicate growing climate risk for state and local governments

    The availability and affordability of home insurance is declining as damage from hurricanes and wildfires becomes more frequent. That could have negative implications for property values and tax revenues, particularly in the most disaster-prone states.

    18 min

  2. SEP 12

    US public schools grapple with depleted federal aid, rising salaries and falling enrollment

    The operating environment for K-12 districts is getting tighter as $190 billion in pandemic support ends, employee costs climb, and declining birthrates reduce the school-age population.

    14 min

  3. AUG 8

    Ballooning stadium subsidies amplify risk for US states and local governments

    Stadium projects are often less financially beneficial than projected for the governments subsidizing them, though a shift toward multipurpose facilities brings the potential for enhanced returns.

    13 min

  4. JUL 11

    NCAA settlement and declining enrollment shift the higher education landscape

    Higher expenses after a $2.78 billion agreement on student athlete payments pose a credit risk for smaller colleges, which already face rising competition from larger, cheaper institutions.

    13 min

  5. JUN 13

    Revenue shortfall leaves California facing a budget squeeze

    Spending cuts of $25 billion will ease the deficit, though out-migration of high earners remains a drag on revenue. K-12 education will avoid significant cuts, but is vulnerable if the economy slows.

    16 min

  6. MAY 9

    Insurance crisis poses credit risks for hurricane-prone Florida and Louisiana

    As climate issues mount, residents face escalating property insurance costs and, in some cases, difficulty obtaining coverage at all, which threatens to hurt the economy and curtail tax collections.

    16 min

  7. APR 11

    Graying of America poses financial risks for many local governments

    Local governments face a loss of economic vitality and tax revenue as the working-age population declines. Meanwhile, a tighter labor supply remains a chronic issue for the hospital sector.

    11 min

  8. MAR 14

    Intensifying droughts turn up the heat on US state and local governments

    As water shortages threaten to curb economic growth, governments in many parts of the country are stepping up investment in water management and conservation.

    11 min
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Hosted by Nick Samuels of the US Public Finance team, Muniland delves into the latest developments impacting the credit environment for states, local governments, healthcare, higher education and more. In each episode, Moody’s analysts join Nick in exploring the ramifications of the pandemic, climate change, cyber risk, federal policy, pension burdens and other deep-seated challenges.

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    Moody's Investors Service
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    48
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