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The Dallas-based financial services firm, which launched a public finance business in May, announced a staff expansion.

A lawsuit filed by a business group in federal court in August claims a 2021 Texas law violates free speech protections.

The city council unanimously passed a deal that could lead to the issuance of up to $900 million of bonds and a sales tax hike to pay off the debt.

The Texas city expects to finance 72% of the expansion program, which includes an arrivals and departures hall, with general airport revenue bonds.

Litigation in Arizona, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah could determine bond issuance, culpability for defaults, or the constitutionality of underwriter bans.

September volume came in over $44 billion leading volume year-to-date to hit more than $380 billion, just shy of 2023's full-year total issuance.

Ramirez & Co. continues growth plans with the addition of bankers in Texas, Florida and New York.

The privately placed taxable bonds to be issued through Bernalillo County will help finance a manufacturing facility for Ebon Solar.

Dan Callahan joined UMB Bank as a senior vice president and public finance banker.

An outlook revision to positive for the state's Aa2 general obligation rating comes as a methodology update led to downgrades for certain revenue bonds.