Dozens of lawmakers are bailing out of Congress before the midterm elections adding new wrinkles to the fading possibility of a second budget reconciliation which could require revenue raisers detrimental to the muni market.
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As South Dakota becomes the latest Midwest state to consider property tax reform, some officials are scrutinizing school districts more closely.
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"The Nominating Committee's goal is to achieve broad representation of the municipal securities market on the MSRB Board of Directors," the committee's chair said.
December 4
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The revenue bonds will fund highway improvements expected to spur economic development in West Alabama.
December 4
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Robust issuance this year has contributed to muni underperformance relative to other asset classes, but it also has "improved after-tax relative value for investors in higher tax brackets," said Sam Weitzman of Western Asset.
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A budget forecast prepared by the Virginia House Appropriations Committee shows tightening financial constraints in 2026 —including a higher cap on state and local tax deductions — could result in the state's issuing bonds.
Bond issuers in the water sector are concerned about a reduction in WIFIA loan closings as some point to competition from municipal bonds as a cause for a decline in their popularity.
Disruptions to air travel during the federal government shutdown has sharpened the focus on legislation that would divert funds from the Airport & Airway Trust Fund to pay salaries of air traffic controllers.
Photos from The Bond Buyer's 2025 California Public Finance conference.
Tom Falcone of the Large Public Power Council unpacks the massive infrastructure push driven by AI and manufacturing, and the policy hurdles standing in the way.
The steady demand for municipal bonds in high-risk areas underscores the complex relationship between climate change and financial markets.
Oppenheimer's Head of Public Finance Beth Coolidge and Columbus Auditor Megan Kilgore delve into the future of public finance and human infrastructure on a wide range of topics, from affordable housing and workforce development to public health, climate resiliency, and digital access.
As extreme weather events occur with more frequency across the country, Michael Gaughan, executive director of the Vermont Bond Bank, says municipal bond banks can help smaller communities deal with the effects of them. Gaughan speaks with The Bond Buyer's Lynne Funk on the effects of climate change and how the various levels of government can work together to address it.
After terminating the project in September, the council approved an initial deal with a new contractor team to develop design and construction options.
The Texas city could revisit plans for a desalination project to boost its dwindling water supply with the city council scheduled to consider it next week.
Concerns over the Texas city's future water supply after a desalination project was terminated, led to negative rating outlooks from Fitch and S&P.
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The muni market is dealing with elevated supply this week and secondary flows have "reacted in tandem," said Kim Olsan, senior fixed income portfolio manager at NewSquare Capital.
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Fortress Investment Group bought the property in 2021 after it was largely destroyed by Hurricanes Irma and Maria and financed a major renovation that featured reinforcement standards designed to protect against a category 5 hurricane.
December 3
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After selling $260 million of voter-approved bonds for the project, county officials are eyeing a sales tax ballot measure in 2026 to cover the higher cost.
December 3
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The U.S. and California economies will slow in early 2026, only to recover later in the year, according to the forecast.
December 3
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"The county will file an appeal," Suffolk County said in the Dec. 1 EMMA filing.
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