The bill would allow the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration to provide emergency relief grants to ports for the first time in response to the pandemic.
Dealing with a pandemic in an economy hard hit by falling oil prices, Ector County Hospital District sees an opportunity to lower debt finance costs.
A continuation of some form of extra unemployment benefits would bolster economic growth, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Robert Kaplan said.
The surging U.S. savings rate means the country can afford to support Americans laid off due to the coronavirus pandemic, while a “hard” lockdown could deliver a faster economic recovery, a senior Federal Reserve official said on Sunday.
With convention and hotel taxes plummeting, Lexington is financing up to three years of debt service to avoid default and backing the deal with a GO pledge.
Municipal issuers continue to swarm the muni market with taxable muni deals, as July accounted for $42.6 billion — the highest total for the month since at least 1986.
The letter, which includes signatures by 42 Republicans, requests an enhancement to the 4% Low-Income Tax Credit.
Gov. Murphy and the legislature have "disagreements with aspects of the bill."
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Gov. Murphy and the legislature have "disagreements with aspects of the bill."
July 30 -
Bi-state transportation agency seeks $3 billion of federal assistance to avoid capital plan cuts.
July 30 -
Whether or not infrastructure investment is included in the next stimulus bill, more is still needed, experts say.
July 30 -
Rising coronavirus cases could dim the rebound expected in the third quarter, experts say.
July 30 -
Blake Lynch, head of business development at IMTC, delves into how FinTech is providing opportunities for the municipal finance, fixed-income markets. He also talks about the future of work-from-home policies and what that means for business. Lynne Funk hosts.
July 30 -
Mayor Bill Peduto warned of significant cuts to next year's budget if the city does not receive adequate rescue assistance.
July 30 -
No surprises from the Fed, not much for it to do at this point.
July 29