The Build America Bureau "continues to work with the project sponsor to obtain the information required for the creditworthiness review," said a USDOT spokesperson.
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The Puerto Rico Oversight Board want the U.S. Appeals Court for the First Circuit to uphold a lower court's rejection of the bondholders greater than $3.7 billion claim.
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The updated FAQs offer "important insights about recordkeeping requirements related to new issue pricing," NAMA Executive Director Susan Gaffney said.
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"Nothing motivates enforcement staff more than protecting those who invest their savings in our markets," said David Woodcock, director of the SEC's Division of Enforcement.
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Market Intelligence analyst Jeff Lipton breaks down why munis became the fixed-income standout in 1H 2026, as tax-exempt income, SMA demand, healthy supply-demand dynamics, curve positioning, active security selection and spread compression offset geopolitical volatility and shifting Fed expectations.
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The first tobacco bond payment default raises the prospect of additional isolated failures, but not a systemic sector collapse, according to Market Intelligence analyst Jeff Lipton, highlighting how vintage, lien, turbo and reserve features can produce sharply different cash flow and liquidity outcomes.
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Market Intelligence analyst Jeff Lipton explains why constrained state budgets should not be mistaken for broad credit deterioration, pointing to rainy-day funds, revenue diversity, low debt burdens and strong debt-service protections as key stabilizers.
Robust demand is one of several drivers supporting the muni market even in the wake of ongoing uncertainty around economic growth, inflation and interest rates, said Daryl Clements, a portfolio manager at AllianceBernstein.
Increased use and size of the economic development tool led to the exemption of about $1.1 billion in property taxes between 2010 and 2024.
Tracking with the larger U.S. managed lane sector, the company enjoyed strong growth in its North American market.
Discretionary termination of grants allowed under the rule would pose a particular risk, issuer advocates said.
Ramirez & Co. is expanding its public finance group in Texas with the addition of Dennis Covington, who previously served as a chief financial officer for school districts in Texas and other states.
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Treat AI like the best junior analyst you have ever hired, and manage it like one.
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The modern bond market is no longer defined by dealers and asset managers alone.
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Blockchain-based tokenization could modernize muni market infrastructure by compressing settlement timelines, automating coupon and redemption workflows, and creating a shared, immutable ownership and compliance record.
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Introducing The Bond Buyer's newest Muni Hall of Famers who will be honored at an awards dinner in Boston on Sept. 30, 2025.
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"I have been very fortunate to contribute to a fascinating sector of the financial industry that is full of ambiguous issues and data," said Tom Doe. "I am flattered to be included in the Hall of Fame, it is a wonderful capstone to my career."
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Over nearly 40 years, investment banker Diana Hoadley built a legacy of far-ranging vision and collaboration that left a trail of professional admirers.
"I love solving complicated problems faced by our local governmental clients," Leslie Bacon. "We come up with strategic solutions that have a real impact on our communities."
"The intersection between the public impact and the financial markets is unique and it brings a lot of good people to the same place. I really enjoy being a part of this community," Connor Benoit said.
Roosevelt & Cross president and executive director of public finance Elaine Brennan receives the 2025 Freda Johnson Award for the private sector.
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With many residents eschewing flood insurance, the floods may, in the long term, hurt the tax base, an analyst said
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After Moody's Ratings withdrew its bond rating due to a lack of information, the Iowa City Community School District is taking steps to improve its finances and its reputation.
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S&P cited the county's limited flexibility to set its rates and escalating capital investment needs.
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The optimization of fixed-income portfolios using AI may come at the cost of training the next generation of muni market analysts and portfolio managers.
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Resuming the war with Iran has renewed volatility for munis and Treasuries.
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ON-DEMAND VIDEOJosé Torres, senior economist at Interactive Brokers, breaks down the FOMC decision and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference.
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