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Many coastal governments would see budget pressure and diminished tax-raising ability, analysts said.
November 13 -
The elimination of private activity bonds would remove a financing tool that supports many public private partnerships.
November 13 -
While Congress sets its focus on overhauling the nation's tax code, one provision of plans introduced in both the U.S. House and Senate could have unexpected and far-reaching implications for LSU fans.
November 13 -
Tax reform legislation will be front and center this week, snatching the market’s attention as Congress moves ahead with measures that will change the bond marketplace in the near- and long-term. Both the House and Senate are taking up muni proposals that will directly impact issuers, underwriters and bond buyers.
November 13 -
The municipal market will get another healthy dose of issuance in the final full week before Thanksgiving. The calendar is chock full of deals from Illinois, as all issuers look to price bonds before the tax laws change.
November 10 -
The 20% corporate tax rate also would have an adverse impact on the muni market.
November 10 -
While some buy side analysts see a supply “nightmare” following the tax reform proposal, others are looking for opportunities to "stock up" on munis.
November 10 -
The muni market would fare better in the Senate Republicans' tax reform proposal, which would preserve private activity bonds and enhance them through the repeal of the alternative minimum tax. However, advance refundings and the SALT deduction would be terminated, a "one-two punch" for state and local governments.
November 9 -
The Illinois Finance Authority authorized a passel of deals that would be outlawed by a GOP tax bill.
November 9 -
Many large schools have already dipped their toes into the taxable bond market, but smaller schools would find it tougher.
November 9