Oversight board's PREPA move is blasted by GOP, pleases Democrats

Puerto Rico's oversight board's decision against the power authority's restructuring support agreement moves $9 billion of debt closer to bankruptcy.

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Maine budget battle is going down to the wire

Maine lawmakers are trying to approve a new two-year state budget before the fiscal year begins.

Budgets Andrew Coen 6h ago
Florida train developer may switch tracks on federal financing

The developer of a Florida passenger train service may forgo private activity bonds.

Revenue bonds Shelly Sigo 5h ago
Illinois Medicaid payment decision could come Friday

A court decision on Illinois Medicaid bill payments could come on the last day of a special session.

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Chicago moving to raise pension contributions

A proposed ordinance calls for Chicago to funnel more money to two pension funds without state action.

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Public pensions Yvette Shields 59m ago
Puerto Rico bankruptcy judge rules on key procedures

Puerto Rico Title III Judge Laura Taylor Swain retained control over deciding about the island's sales tax bonds and diminished the Oversight Board’s role in the case at Wednesday’s hearing.

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Web Seminar Comparing financing structures for student housing

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Detroit's new school district cuts positions in strategy shift

The Detroit Public Schools Community District plans to cut more than 60 jobs .

School bonds Nora Colomer 2h ago

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DASNY, N.Y. MTA deals lead new issue slate as munis weaken

Top-rated municipal bonds finished weaker on Wednesday, sending yields as much as four basis points higher, according to traders, as two large deals from New York issuers priced.

Primary bond market Chip Barnett 2h ago

Primary bond market Chip Barnett 2h ago
GASB issues new guidance on leases by state and local governments

GASB Statement 87 provides one approach to all leases of tangible assets.

Equipment lease ABS Brian Tumulty 2h ago

Equipment lease ABS Brian Tumulty 2h ago
Illinois Medicaid payment decision could come Friday

A court decision on Illinois Medicaid bill payments could come on the last day of a special session.

Budgets Yvette Shields 2h ago

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Podcast Maine Treasurer opens up

Maine State Treasurer Terry Hayes addresses recent disputes with Maine Gov. Paul LePage over bond sales and her upcoming campaign for governor in 2018. Hosted by Andrew Coen.

Video Muni Minute: Crunch time for states without budgets

As the end of the fiscal year for most states’ is approaching, there remain a handful of key states who have yet to pass a budget. If states such as Alaska, Washington and Illinois don’t pass a FY 2018 budget before the clock runs out, it could lead to government shutdowns and decreases in infrastructure spending.

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.

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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
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

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