Statistics reports

A state-by-state review of first half 2021 issuance in the Southwest.

Municipal bond volume in the Southwest region increased in the first half of 2021 as its seven other states more than made up for a decline in Texas.

A state-by-state review of first half 2021 issuance in the Northeast.

Midway through the year, long-term municipal bond issuance is on pace to eclipse 2020 totals.

Bonds sold for the public facilities sector were up 126.9% year-over-year and environmental facilities sector was up 77.7%.

Despite a slowdown in June, long-term municipal bond volume is ahead of last year's record-breaking pace with more than $231 million in six months.

Municipal bond insurers are seeing the most business since the global financial crisis of 2008 crushed the sector.

Volume was down as state and local government municipalities benefited from federal stimulus aid and increasing tax and revenue receipts.

Issuers sold nearly $60 billion of debt as states, cities and agencies adjusted to the COVID-19 environment and other variables.

A state-by-state review of 2020 issuance in the Far West.