Election 2024
Municipal finance professionals are preparing for an important election in November, on which hinge key questions for the community. Where is tax policy headed? Who will set the tone on regulation and enforcement? Will infrastructure investment be a major priority?
The Bond Buyer will be following developments closely in the months ahead, to make sure muni market participants have the information they need about the future of their work.
What public finance professionals think about the election
According to exclusive research from The Bond Buyer, 56% of municipal finance professionals said high interest rates should be an urgent priority for the next administration and Congress. Political preference among those surveyed broke 44%-33% in favor of Democrats, with 5% saying they planned to vote Libertarian and another 18% answering that they were either undecided or preferred not to say.
With Chairman Tom Carper retiring, the key committee will be under new leadership regardless of the election outcome.
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Vivian Altman, Head of Public Finance at Janney, sits down with Bond Buyer Executive Editor Lynne Funk to discuss the state of the muni market, how the new-issue market is faring and where risks and opportunities exist in the space.
Barclays' Mikhail Foux talks shifting demand, BABs refundings, election effects and what it means for the asset class in a volatile market.
California and Texas have received the most amount of federal investment to date, according to a pair of reports tracking the climate law's investments.
Rep. Steven Horsford will likely replace the late Rep. Bill Pascrell.
With Chairman Tom Carper retiring, the key committee will be under new leadership regardless of the election outcome.
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Redeveloping the RFK stadium site could spur public finance of a multi-use project.
August 27
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Committee Chair Sherrod Brown is facing a tough election.
August 23
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The estimated $100 million raised annually from the 0.5% tax increase on the Nov. 5 ballot could be used to back bonds for affordable housing.
August 20
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Lawmakers could take a scalpel to certain bonds and sectors to penalize issuers for unrelated policies, like school vouchers or campus protests.
August 20
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The possibility of moving stalled housing bills forward combined with promises of down payment assistance is offering hope to housing advocates.
August 19
