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NACo and the NLC were among 400 groups that sent a letter Monday to senators stating “enthusiastic endorsement” for the $350 billion “in flexible aid."
March 2 -
Tom Kozlik of Hilltop Securities examines variables related to President Biden's first-stage rescue package, including market reaction, state-local aid and vaccine rollout. Paul Burton hosts; Recorded Jan. 27. (19 minutes).
February 9 -
State and local officials have nearly exhausted their emergency reserves, rainy day funds and reasonable credit options, the National League of Cities said.
February 4 -
Come away better prepared for what’s ahead after hearing Satish Kini and David Sewell of Debevoise & Plimpton and Darin Jarrett, Deputy BSA/AML Officer at American Express, in conversation with Bonnie McGeer, Executive Editor of American Banker, as they explore: •How the new administration might change the BSA/AML Act •Are there easy wins in relieving the burden of suspicious activity reports without undermining effectiveness? •New ways that companies are innovating within AML compliance and risk •What banks are doing to drive next-gen efficiency and effectiveness of risk and compliance
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This is the first time a coalition representing the buy-side, sell-side and others on the business side of public finance will lobby for specific municipal bond provisions on the Hill.
January 27 -
The SSI debate is expected to highlight an array of other federal safety-net benefits that residents of Puerto Rico are denied.
January 26 -
Dovetailing on President Biden's clean-energy initiatives, the Employees’ Retirement System and Teachers’ Retirement System voted for the divestments.
January 26 -
While federal funds enabled the transit authority to sidestep fare hikes for now, it faces a raft of pandemic-related variables and state budget uncertainty.
January 22 -
President Joe Biden's pick for transportation secretary took questions from a Senate panel on how the nation might pay for robust infrastructure.
January 21 -
Skeptics ask whether New York's governor is overplaying the Washington hand and how the state can improve its own lot.
January 20