The municipal market was hammered Wednesday by the COVID-19 pandemic with a more than quarter point correction in AAA benchmarks, issuers pulling deals off the shelves and more reports of pricing and evaluation confusion.

Congressional offices may decide to minimize or ban face-to-face meetings as virus concerns grow.

The commonwealth plans a $268 million GO sale two days after Gov. Charlie Baker declared a state of emergency.

The consumer price index rose 0.1% last month, but moist recent data has been collected pre-virus spread.

Gov. John Bel Edwards kicked off Louisiana's legislative session by asking lawmakers to share accurate details about the coronavirus with constituents.

Officials at the country's largest municipal healthcare system are tracking COVID-19 costs as they face headwinds from the state and federal governments.

Uncertainty continues to hang over financial markets due to COVID-19. Stocks rebounded somewhat Tuesday while muni yields rose as much as 16 basis points — Tuesday saw a correction of sorts.

The public agency that owns the city's convention center will consider the expansion project and a financing plan next month.