Washington

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California entered a final judgment against Matthias O'Meara and Choice Advisors, fining them $312,572 and $187,337, respectively.

The banking giant has been fined for reporting 65,335 municipal securities transactions that it shouldn't have, violating MSRB Rule G-14 on customer transaction reporting and MSRB Rule G-27 on supervision.

The President is considering calling a special session to deal with hurricane damage.

Advocates hope to use the data to persuade lawmakers of the usefulness of tax-exempt bonds as Congress tackles tax policy next year.

States and tax experts are wrestling with post-SALT scenarios.

"Our issues seem complicated, but have the simple end goals of saving tax dollars, investing in infrastructure and creating jobs," retiring Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger, founder of the House Municipal Finance Caucus, told a public finance crowd Thursday.

The continuing resolution to keep the government funded was passed without the inclusion of controversial legislation requiring proof of citizenship in order to vote.

Daniels assumes the role at a pivotal time for the regulator, which in the next year will see the launch of a new EMMA system, and implement its first new budget since 2023.

The first of its kind for the group, the National Federation of Municipal Analysts has released a final 10-section recommended best practice detailing the various elements that go into State Revolving Fund disclosure.

The Louisiana native looks back on five years with the board, including two years as chair and one as vice chair.