The most significant revenue loss in Florida continues to be the drop in sales tax collections in the tourism and hospitality industries.
Sowjana Sivaloganathan, director of fixed income at Intercontinental Exchange, and Patrick Smith, director of municipal evaluations at ICE Data Services, talk about how ICE and its Muni Curve has evolved in the muni space, the challenges COVID has presented and the transparency measures they have undertaken. Lynne Funk hosts. (30 minutes)
The transit agency — its revenues battered, its credit standing weakened and with no federal rescue aid in sight — looks to borrow its remaining $2.9 billion available through the Municipal Liquidity Facility.
By putting a negative outlook on its BBB-minus rating, Fitch leaves Chicago little room to avoid being saddled with a second speculative-grade rating.
With the economy offering positive and negative signs, economists have differing views on the recovery.
California's progressive tax system preserved revenues amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Legislative Analyst Gabriel Petek told a Bond Buyer conference audience.
As more people work from home, people could be more focused on building out broadband infrastructure.
In an all new money deal, North Carolina plans to issue debt for its Build NC statewide transportation financing program.
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In an all new money deal, North Carolina plans to issue debt for its Build NC statewide transportation financing program.
October 28
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California may have turned a corner as it begins to recover from 2020's abundant challenges, say California Public Finance Conference panelists.
October 27
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot must manage demands from aldermen without damaging the city's ratings or investor sentiments on a coronavirus-driven budget with few fans.
October 27
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The MSRB also said it was looking for volunteers for two advisory groups.
October 27
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Record new issuance in 2020 in the face of dealing with shutdowns, diminishing tax revenues and political unrest shows how resilient the industry is.
October 27
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How effectively bus and train operators can serve commuters coming out of the coronavirus pandemic remains a big question.
October 27
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The deal is being wrapped with insurance and $300 million of the $434 million offering is supported with the state government's moral obligation backing.
October 26
