Puerto Rico creditors take steps to protect their rights

Puerto Rico’s bondholders and bond insurers made court filings Monday to protect their interests as the historic municipal debt restructuring proceeds.

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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.

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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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Puerto Rico creditors take steps to protect their rights

Puerto Rico’s bondholders and bond insurers made court filings Monday to protect their interests as the historic municipal debt restructuring proceeds.

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DASNY dominates; munis weaken

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N.J. lottery pension plan advances ahead of budget deadline

New Jersey lawmakers advanced Gov. Chris Christie’s proposed transfer of lottery revenues to boost state pensions.

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R. Seelaus & Co. said Quentin Murray would join the firm as head of sales and trading after spending the past four years at Stifel Nicholas.

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New York House Republicans weigh in on tax reform

Rep. Dan Donovan of Staten Island initiated a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.

Tax reform Brian Tumulty 11h ago

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SEC chair says smaller budget request wouldn't hamstring enforcement

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Podcast Maine Treasurer opens up

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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.

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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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