Kentucky’s ratings downgraded ahead of turnpike deal

Moody's Investors Service cited underperforming revenues and low pension funding levels.

Web Seminar Successful investing in charter schools part III: Market advancements

Each year, Orrick and the Bond Buyer present an overview of the charter school facilities bond sector, highlighting transaction fundamentals, sector-level research data, and credit and structure trends.

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Think tank's report calls California financial status grim

Gov. Jerry Brown's administration disputed the prognosis about California's fiscal position.

Income taxes Keeley Webster 1h ago
Budget and finance tests will face next New Jersey governor

New Jersey’s dead-last ranking in an analysis of state fiscal conditions underscores the Garden State’s challenges.

Budgets Andrew Coen 2h ago
Moody's leaves Illinois with an investment grade rating

The affirmation at Baa3 removed the threat Moody's would send Illinois to junk.

Ratings Yvette Shields July 20

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MSRB unveils third-party yield curve, muni index information on EMMA

Investors, issuers get new benchmarks, analytical tools on EMMA.

Bond yields Kyle Glazier 4m ago

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Minnesota budget dispute moving toward state Supreme Court

Gov. Mark Dayton's legislative veto was overturned by a lower court.

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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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Federal mileage fee could pave way for deployment of self-driving vehicles

Per-mile road charge for autonomous vehicles seen as easier to implement than a higher gasoline tax.

Infrastructure Jim Watts 1h ago

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Rhode Island budget impasse no immediate credit concern, says S&P

The state still needs revenues and cuts to balance its spending plan.

Budgets Jacob Schneider 2h ago

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Munis stronger ahead of next week’s $4.3B new issue slate

Top shelf municipal bonds were stronger at mid-session, according to traders, who are looking ahead to next week’s smaller-than-average new issue calendar, which Ipreo estimates at $4.24 billion.

Primary bond market Chip Barnett 3h ago

Primary bond market Chip Barnett 3h ago
Muni bond traders looking ahead to next week’s $4.3B primary slate

Municipal bond traders on Friday are already looking ahead to next week’s smaller-than-average new issue calendar, which will be topped by New York City’s big general obligation bond sale.

Primary bond market Chip Barnett 4h ago

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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.

Commentary

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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