Initiative seeks to undo California transportation funding package

Backers of the proposed ballot measure have to collect 365,880 valid voters' signatures by Jan. 8.

Web Seminar Successful investing in charter schools part III: Market advancements

Each year, Orrick and the Bond Buyer present an overview of the charter school facilities bond sector, highlighting transaction fundamentals, sector-level research data, and credit and structure trends.

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Moody's leaves Illinois with an investment grade rating

The affirmation at Baa3 removed the threat Moody's would send Illinois to junk.

Ratings Yvette Shields July 20
Federal appeals panel gives green light to Maryland's Purple Line P3

Maryland’s $5.6 billion Purple Line P3 rail project can proceed with restored federal clearance.

Infrastructure Jim Watts July 20
Muni, SALT supporters make their case to Senate Finance Committee chairman

Twenty six national organizations led by the National Governors Association submitted a joint letter.

Tax reform Brian Tumulty July 20

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Rhode Island budget impasse no immediate credit concern, says S&P

The state still needs revenues and cuts to balance its spending plan.

Budgets Jacob Schneider 22m ago

Budgets Jacob Schneider 22m ago
Budget and finance tests will face next New Jersey governor

New Jersey’s dead-last ranking in an analysis of state fiscal conditions underscores the Garden State’s challenges.

Budgets Andrew Coen 23m ago

Budgets Andrew Coen 23m ago
Web Seminar Comparing financing structures for student housing

Please join Orrick and The Bond Buyer for an informative webinar that focuses on comparing and contrasting four different tax-exempt bond financing structures for student housing.

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Muni bond traders looking ahead to next week’s $4.3B primary slate

Municipal bond traders on Friday are already looking ahead to next week’s smaller-than-average new issue calendar, which will be topped by New York City’s big general obligation bond sale.

Primary bond market Chip Barnett 2h ago

Primary bond market Chip Barnett 2h ago
MassDevelopment names Lauren Liss CEO

She was previously a Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection commissioner.

Infrastructure Jacob Schneider 3h ago

Infrastructure Jacob Schneider 3h ago
Connecticut finished fiscal 2017 with a small surplus, budget chief says

Benjamin Barnes cited austerity measures and some revenue improvements.

Budgets Paul Burton 3h ago

Budgets Paul Burton 3h ago
Bond Buyer indexes strengthen in period ended July 20

In the week ended July 20, the weekly average yield to maturity of the Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index fell six basis points to 4.05% from 4.11% the previous week. The BB40 Index is based on the price of 40 long-term bonds.

Primary bond market Aaron Weitzman July 20

Primary bond market Aaron Weitzman July 20

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Podcast Fed, as always, at a crossroads

Diana Furchtgott-Roth, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, discusses the Federal Reserve, rate hikes, its balance sheet and vacant seats. Hosted by Gary Siegel.

Podcast BlackRock’s Carney predicts the future

Sean Carney, director and head of municipal strategy at BlackRock, talks about municipal issuance in the first half of 2017 and makes some predictions on how the second half of the year will look. He also discusses distressed states — which state could recover first and why and how a downgrade of Illinois would be a big deal for the market. Hosted by Aaron Weitzman in a conversation recorded on June 29.

Video Muni Minute: Solivita seniors, CDDs clash over bonds

Residents in the Solivita retirement community in central Florida are going to be in court this week fighting against a bond sale backed by their community development districts. In a two-day trial, a judge will hear from both sides about the value of certain amenities and size of a proposed $102 million bond deal that would be paid back by assessments on residents.

Commentary

Denouement of budget diplomacy

John Hallacy
Contributing editor

There are times when there is no better alternative to a tax increase.

Budgets July 11
Electronic trading: strengthening best execution in the muni market

Hardy Manges
Head of Municipal Dealer Sales
Market Axess

As regulators move to raise execution standards, electronic trading comes to play a significantly more important role in the compliance process.

Platforms July 10
Remodeling the rule book

Lynnette Kelly
Executive Director
Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board

How the MSRB maintains effective and efficient regulations for the municipal securities market

Regulatory actions and programs June 26
Bond Buyer’s ‘Rising Stars’ program returns for second year

Michael Scarchilli
Editor in Chief
The Bond Buyer

The Bond Buyer is proud to introduce the second-annual Rising Stars program showcasing the brightest young minds in the municipal bond industry. Click to learn how to nominate an emerging leader in muni finance.

Rising Stars June 26

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