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.

Web Seminar Issuers and Municipal Advisors – Impact of recent municipal market regulation and enforcement

If you are an issuer of municipal debt, or your serve municipal clients, increased scrutiny of 15c2-12 disclosures is the new normal.

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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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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.

Accounting 6h ago
Study pushed for Staten Island to New Jersey rail link

A new study could plant the seeds for rail transit across the Bayonne Bridge, though it would require cooperation between the New York region's two major transportation agencies.

Infrastructure Andrew Coen 9h ago

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DASNY tops $6.8B weekly slate

Although the volume for the primary market will fall toward a more normal level, demand isn't expected to waver.

Primary bond market Aaron Weitzman 4h ago

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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.

PROMESA Robert Slavin 4h ago

PROMESA Robert Slavin 4h 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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Mester sees ‘couple’ weak inflation reports ahead

The economy is strong enough for gradual rate hikes to continue, despite the fact there may be a few more weak inflation reports coming, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Loretta Mester said Friday, according to published reports.

Monetary policy 5h ago

Monetary policy 5h ago
Rutgers University rating outlook revised to stable from negative

Rutgers University's outlook was revised to stable from negative by Moody’s Investors Service.

Higher education Andrew Coen 5h ago

Higher education Andrew Coen 5h ago
Portland bond oversight committee to meet

A committee overseeing Portland, Ore.'s first affordable housing bond will meet soon.

General obligation bonds Kyle Glazier 6h ago

General obligation bonds Kyle Glazier 6h ago
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.

Infrastructure Jim Watts 6h ago

Infrastructure Jim Watts 6h ago

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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.

Commentary

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.

Infrastructure June 20
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.

PROMESA June 12
Trump-a-Lot versus Camelot

John Hallacy
Contributing editor

Increasing military funding at the expense of domestic programs is likely to have a profound impact on our sovereign nation.

Tax May 26

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