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The Internal Revenue Service is preliminarily challenging the tax-exempt status of bonds issued by the District of Columbia as part of a much lauded public-private partnership to build a new elementary school.
April 20 -
A recent Superior Court ruling, a pending district lawsuit and a renewed push for statehood have all set the stage for a budget showdown in the nations capital this fall.
April 20 -
President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and their wives released their 2015 federal income tax reforms on Friday, with neither showing any municipal bond holdings or tax-exempt interest.
April 18 -
Bond Dealers of America will be working on a full plate of issues this year as it helps its members navigate recent and ongoing regulatory developments while maintaining its educational and Capitol Hill-centered work, said new BDA board chair John Fechter.
April 18 -
State officials say a 45% road funding shortfall will cripple Minnesotas highway expansion plans by 2018.
April 15 -
Two House Republicans presented a committee with their legislative proposals to reform or abolish the federal income tax system, sparking concerns from some members of the municipal bond community.
April 15 -
First Winston Securities, Alton Securities Group, and MidAmerica Financial Services were ordered to pay a total of $115,000 in fines and restitution by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority for violation of municipal securities rules.
April 15 -
House Republican leaders plan to hold a policy meeting Friday morning with their members on pending legislation for Puerto Rico to try to gain more support for it.
April 14 -
The long-stalled bipartisan energy modernization bill is expected to move forward in the Senate without an amendment that would have provided Flint, Mich. with $220 million to address its ongoing water crisis.
April 14 -
Members of a House panel rebuffed a request from WMATA for $300 million per year of additional federal funding.
April 14