Bond Buyer’s ‘Rising Stars’ program returns for second year

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.

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P.R. Gov. balks as Oversight Board demands furloughs, end to Christmas bonus

The governor said the Oversight Board lacks the authority decide about staffing levels and personnel spending.

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Maryland seeks emergency court order to restart Purple Line P3

Maryland asked a federal appeals court for an emergency order restarting the $5.6 billion Purple Line P3.

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From the Editor Bond Buyer’s ‘Rising Stars’ program returns for second year

Michael Scarchilli
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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.

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Dudley: Easing conditions spur accommodation removal

As financial conditions ease, it supports the Federal Reserve's decision to remove accommodation, Federal Reserve Bank of New York President William Dudley said on Sunday.

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Web Seminar Why disclosure really matters now – the S.E.C. Enforcement Agenda

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Fed's Williams sees interest rates rising as inflation moves up

Federal Reserve policymaker John Williams made the case on Monday for further gradual increases in interest rates, saying he expects inflation to rise to the central bank’s 2 percent target next year as unemployment edges lower.

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DASNY tops $6.8B weekly slate

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P.R. Gov. balks as Oversight Board demands furloughs, end to Christmas bonus

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Podcast GASB’s projects on leases and financial reporting model

GASB chair David Vaudt will talk about the importance of the board’s upcoming standards for state and local governments. Hosted by Lynn Hume.

Podcast Financial impact of free college tuition plan

Former New York State Assemblyman Jerry Kremer visits The Bond Buyer and shares insight from his days as a lawmaker clashing with former Gov. Mario Cuomo and how a new free college tuition program spearheaded by current Gov. Andrew Cuomo will impact higher education. Hosted by Andrew Coen.

Video Muni Minute: Deals a poppin’ in the primary

The municipal bond market is getting treated to the one of the biggest new issue calendars of 2017. This week’s $11.8 billion deal slate is the second largest of the year, and is filled with a variety of offerings to satisfy high-yield and high-quality buyers alike.

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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 12m ago
With the Trump administration, `strategic patience’ on infrastructure may be the key

John Hallacy
Contributing editor

As we await details on the president’s infrastructure program, the best approach is to study up on the alternatives -- and be patient.

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Illinois budget highlights similar risks for states across U.S.

William Glasgall
Program and Editorial Director, State/Local
The Volcker Alliance

Financial woes in Illinois raise a red flag for investors in state and local bonds.

Secondary bond market June 13
Raging Contagion

John Hallacy
Contributing editor

Even though it is quite convenient to view events in Puerto Rico through the prism of a one-off, it is true that the Commonwealth and its agencies, authorities, and localities have been and continue to be part of this municipal market that we work in and invest in every day.

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