Municipal bond issuance totaled $320.25 billion in 2018, according to Thomson Reuters Data, as New York issuers led the charge. The Empire State flexed its municipal muscle, accounting for four of the top five muni issuers — one more than it had in 2017.

DASNY tops issuance list

NYC TFA jumps up one spot

California's reign come to an end

New York City rises

MTA stays strong

Connecticut crashes the party

Denver climbs up

It only takes one

Texas Water brings flood of issuance

New Jersey TTFA rounds out top 10

Kentucky issuer just misses out on top 10

Tobacco takes another spot

Massachusetts falls three spots

California Municipal Finance Authority increased issuance

Chicago sees a dip

Cal Regents slips one spot

Gassing up

PANYNJ pulls forward
Houston rockets up

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Financing Authority makes a splash

NYCHDC vaults 20-plus spots

Illinois makes little noise

LA Water and Power moves up

Southeast Alabama Gas District makes an appearance
