Michigan Offers First G.O. Since Detroit Bankruptcy: Muni Deals

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Michigan plans to sell $30 million of debt this week in its first general-obligation offer since Detroit’s historic bankruptcy froze the market for the state’s debt.

This week’s sale of taxable securities will refinance bonds that fund environmental clean-up programs. Investors are demanding higher yields on its 10-year general obligations than on those from lower-rated states.