Kentucky officials outline overhaul plan for deeply underfunded pensions

A bill will be released in coming weeks detailing a new structure for all of the state’s retirement plans.

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MSRB to discuss markup disclosure, other market issues

The MSRB has several agenda items queued up for its Oct. 25-26 meeting.

Securities law Kyle Glazier 8h ago
Puerto Rico taps public private partnerships to boost economy

Six projects announced this week may lead to $300 million to $400 million of investment.

PROMESA Robert Slavin 8h ago
Podcast Bo Dietl’s vision for City Hall

New York mayoral candidate and former police detective Bo Dietl explains how he would make city government more effective if elected, with such initiatives as zero-based budgeting, CompStat metrics throughout all departments and reduced rates-of-return assumptions for the pension funds. Hosted by Paul Burton.

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Bond Buyer indexes mostly strengthen in period ended Oct. 19

The weekly average yield to maturity of The Bond Buyer Municipal Bond Index, which is based on 40 long-term bond prices, fell to 3.98% from 4.02% last week.

Bond Buyer indexes Aaron Weitzman 6h ago

Bond Buyer indexes Aaron Weitzman 6h ago
NYC mayoral candidate and ex-cop Dietl wants CompStat for all agencies

The former police detective turned entrepreneur and actor takes aim at Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Budgets Paul Burton 7h ago

Budgets Paul Burton 7h ago
Web Seminar The Puerto Rico debt crisis – An update

The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is experiencing the most drastic fiscal crisis in the Commonwealth’s history.

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Senate rejects effort to save SALT deduction

GFOA's federal liaison center director described the vote as “disappointing.”

Tax reform Brian Tumulty 7h ago

Tax reform Brian Tumulty 7h ago
County judge reaffirms tax ruling against Scranton, Pa.

Judge James Gibbons allowed the city to appeal immediately to the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania.

Budgets Paul Burton 7h ago

Budgets Paul Burton 7h ago
Municipal bonds finish mixed as transit issues dominate new issue slate

Municipals finished mixed in secondary trading on Thursday as a spate of transportation deals hit traders' screens.

Primary bond market Chip Barnett 7h ago

Primary bond market Chip Barnett 7h ago
Facing sanctions, Wells Fargo aggressively pursuing competitive muni bond deals

The firm's win on a competitive California GO deal underscores efforts to keep its hand in the new-issue business.

Sell side Keeley Webster 8h ago

Sell side Keeley Webster 8h ago

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Podcast Bo Dietl’s vision for City Hall

New York mayoral candidate and former police detective Bo Dietl explains how he would make city government more effective if elected, with such initiatives as zero-based budgeting, CompStat metrics throughout all departments and reduced rates-of-return assumptions for the pension funds. Hosted by Paul Burton.

Final five: Trump narrows choice of next Fed chair

President Trump said Tuesday that he has winnowed the number of candidates for the next Fed chair, including potentially reappointing Janet Yellen.

Podcast How Hartford can rebound

Restructuring expert Jim Spiotto of Chapman Strategies Advisors says Pittsburgh and Chicago provide economic development models that Connecticut's struggling capital can adopt. Hosted by Paul Burton.

Commentary

Tax policy takes center stage

John Hallacy
Contributing editor

After infrastructure and health care legislation failed to materialize, the municipal industry turns its attention to the potential benefits – and risks – of tax reforms now before Congress.

Finance, investment and tax-related legislation October 17
Questions remain as bond market prepares for markup disclosure rule

Mark Davies
CEO
S3

Broker-dealers are tasked with devising a systemic, robust way of determining prices for securities, yet guidance has been vague, especially with respect to illiquid bonds.

Fintech regulations October 16
The Bond Buyer Data Workstation is live

Municipal market participants can now access dynamic, interactive secondary-market data from directly within the Bond Buyer experience; partnership with Municipal Bond Information Services will provide exclusive real-time market data and analytics.

Announcements October 16
What if governments issued equity?

Gershon Morgulis

While surplus-linked instruments may give governments a more favorable pay-out structure, the question of control over government decision making is a significant concern.

Public finance October 10

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