Nebraska Rep. Don Bacon, a Republican, has penned a "Dear Colleague" letter asking lawmakers to publicly support tax-exempt municipal bonds.
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President Trump's bid to close the Department of Education could put added pressure on some charter school credits, muni market sources said.
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The Governmental Accounting Standards Board is seeking input from the public about its preliminary views on clarifying changes to disclosure regulations related to state and local governments under severe financial stress and facing probable dissolution.
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New York Power Authority CFO Adam Barsky and Battery Park City Authority CFO Pamela Frederick join The Bond Buyer's Lynne Funk to unpack the far-reaching consequences of eliminating, reducing, or limiting the federal tax exemption for municipal bonds.
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AAA MMD yields have fallen five to 12 basis points over the past three trading sessions.
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Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is delaying submitting her 2026 budget while unresolved budget cuts passed by the House in the continuing resolution and then amended by the Senate to repair the damage remain in limbo.
The American Society of Civil Engineers released its infrastructure report card, which shows that billions spent on infrastructure is having overall positive effects on the condition of the nation's bridges, highways, and ports.
The EPA's "termination of these grants appears to contravene a duly enacted statute," said U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan.
The steady demand for municipal bonds in high-risk areas underscores the complex relationship between climate change and financial markets.
Oppenheimer's Head of Public Finance Beth Coolidge and Columbus Auditor Megan Kilgore delve into the future of public finance and human infrastructure on a wide range of topics, from affordable housing and workforce development to public health, climate resiliency, and digital access.
As extreme weather events occur with more frequency across the country, Michael Gaughan, executive director of the Vermont Bond Bank, says municipal bond banks can help smaller communities deal with the effects of them. Gaughan speaks with The Bond Buyer's Lynne Funk on the effects of climate change and how the various levels of government can work together to address it.
The Fed is expected to hold steady. RBC's Blake Gwinn breaks down the forces driving the Fed's future decision-making and what it means for markets.
A review of the biggest issues in various public finance sectors in 2024.
Glenn Hegar, the state comptroller since 2015, was chosen as the next chancellor for the Texas A&M University System by its board of regents.
The legislation would change which state official enforces 2022's Energy Discrimination Elimination Act and remove bond and note sales from a contract ban.
The bill, which would enact on the federal level similar pro-gun legislation adopted by many Republican states, has gained 21 co-sponsors, including Senate Finance Chair Mike Crapo, R-Idaho.
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The SEC and DOJ announced charges in connection with municipal bonds issued for the Legacy Cares sports complex in Arizona, which defaulted and went bankrupt.
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The Maine Turnpike Authority is navigating a rocky road back to the market.
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Notable deals include a $600 million refunding deal by the New York City Municipal Water Authority and almost $400 million from Rochester, Minnesota.
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Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority had to rethink the final leg of a 60.2-mile light rail line when the contractor's final bid came in 50% higher than its estimated project costs.
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"It seems like hitting last year's volumes should be within the strike zone for the marketplace," said Kyle Javes, a managing director and head of municipal fixed income at Piper Sandler.
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