National dealt two-notch blow by S&P as BAM, Assured ratings affirmed

National Public Finance Guarantee's ability to write new business is in question after a downgrade to A, three notches below competitors Assured Guaranty and Build America Mutual, which were both affirmed at AA.

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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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 Michael Scarchilli June 26
Commentary Remodeling the rule book

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

Regulatory actions and programs Lynnette Kelly June 26
Puerto Rico legislature approves budget without debt service

The Puerto Rico legislature approved a General Fund budget without debt service, leaving it to the Oversight Board to say where money for bond payments will come from in fiscal 2018.

Budgets Robert Slavin June 26

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Medicaid recipients want $1.1 billion in monthly payments from Illinois

Lawyers for Medicaid recipients will ask a judge to order Illinois to pay nearly $1.1 billion more a month.

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Chicago schools wrap up costly short-term borrowing

Chicago Public Schools closed on the private placement of $112 million of grant anticipation notes.

School bonds Yvette Shields June 26

School bonds Yvette Shields June 26
Web Seminar Why disclosure really matters now – the S.E.C. Enforcement Agenda

Jul 26, 12:00pm What Are the Priorities of the Public Finance Abuse Unit?

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Puerto Rico tells trustee not to cover payment on highway bonds

Puerto Rico said the money belongs to the agency as it works through bankruptcy proceedings to reduce its debt.

PROMESA June 26

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Court rules on California water agency dispute

A California court handed a partial win to both sides in litigation between water providers.

Revenue bonds Kyle Glazier June 26

Revenue bonds Kyle Glazier June 26
Average funding of state pension plans dropped to 69% in 2016

Funding levels of state pension plans dropped from 77% in 2014 to 69% in 2016

Public pensions Brian Tumulty June 26

Public pensions Brian Tumulty June 26
Puerto Rico legislature approves budget without debt service

The Puerto Rico legislature approved a General Fund budget without debt service, leaving it to the Oversight Board to say where money for bond payments will come from in fiscal 2018.

Budgets Robert Slavin June 26

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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.

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.

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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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