New politics a threat for investors

The concerns have arisen in the weeks following a round of budget negotiations that was particularly tough for several states.

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Puerto Rico Board financial disclosures raise concerns

The Puerto Rico Oversight Board staff and board members haven't adequately disclosed their personal financial information, according to lawyers who cite federal law.

PROMESA Robert Slavin July 19
Environmental groups want South Carolina nuclear reactor work abandoned

Regulators will hear claims that ratepayers face hikes from a “bungled” nuclear reactor project.

Revenue bonds Shelly Sigo July 19
Podcast Fed, as always, at a crossroads

Diana Furchtgott-Roth, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, discusses the Federal Reserve, rate hikes, its balance sheet and vacant seats. Hosted by Gary Siegel.

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Leading economic index up 0.6% in June

The composite of the Leading Economic Index was up 0.6% in June following a revised 0.2% increase in May, first reported as a 0.3% gain, the Conference Board reported Thursday.

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Last of week’s large municipal bond deals set to price

Municipal bond traders will be seeing the last of this week’s larger deals come to market on Thursday, with North Carolina competitively selling more than $550 million of bonds in a single offering.

Primary bond market Chip Barnett 1h ago

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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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Philadelphia Fed index slips to 19.5 in July from 27.6 in June

The region's manufacturing sector expanded in July, but at a slower pace than in June, as the general business conditions index decreased to 19.5 from 27.6 in June, this month's Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Report on Business indicates.

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Cuomo announces a $5.6B ‘transformation’ of the Long Island Rail Road

The governor promised a "new era of economic growth" stemming from the investments.

Infrastructure Paul Burton July 19

Infrastructure Paul Burton July 19
MSRB proposes fee for dealers underwriting 529 savings plans

The new fee would add one more to a slew of fees dealers already pay to the MSRB.

529 plans Jack Casey July 19

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NYC Comptroller faults education department on missing computers

New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer expressed his displeasure with the Department of Education over missing computers at a press conference in Manhattan on Wednesday.

School bonds Jacob Schneider July 19

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Podcast Fed, as always, at a crossroads

Diana Furchtgott-Roth, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, discusses the Federal Reserve, rate hikes, its balance sheet and vacant seats. Hosted by Gary Siegel.

Podcast BlackRock’s Carney predicts the future

Sean Carney, director and head of municipal strategy at BlackRock, talks about municipal issuance in the first half of 2017 and makes some predictions on how the second half of the year will look. He also discusses distressed states — which state could recover first and why and how a downgrade of Illinois would be a big deal for the market. Hosted by Aaron Weitzman in a conversation recorded on June 29.

Video Muni Minute: Solivita seniors, CDDs clash over bonds

Residents in the Solivita retirement community in central Florida are going to be in court this week fighting against a bond sale backed by their community development districts. In a two-day trial, a judge will hear from both sides about the value of certain amenities and size of a proposed $102 million bond deal that would be paid back by assessments on residents.

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Denouement of budget diplomacy

John Hallacy
Contributing editor

There are times when there is no better alternative to a tax increase.

Budgets July 11
Electronic trading: strengthening best execution in the muni market

Hardy Manges
Head of Municipal Dealer Sales
Market Axess

As regulators move to raise execution standards, electronic trading comes to play a significantly more important role in the compliance process.

Platforms July 10
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

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