Colleagues and friends described the investment banker and former deputy state treasurer as a man of integrity with a certain gravitas, a charismatic presence and a calming influence.
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The council voted to preliminarily approve a $3.7 billion deal that will return an NFL team to play games inside the city limits while committing over $1 billion in taxpayer money.
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Amid higher ed sector headwinds, financially challenged colleges and universities have options, although the choices may be difficult, Orrick attorneys write.
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"We're always happy to have these conversations," Sanchez said during a virtual conference co-hosted by XBRL US and the University of Denver.
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In this Market Intelligence analysis, Jeff Lipton warns that granting states access to Chapter 9 would be deeply disruptive, likely forcing muni yields higher and liquidity lower, while underscoring why states' legal protections and reserves still support strong willingness to pay.
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Market Intelligence analyst Jeff Lipton assigns a stable yet guarded view to airport bonds, highlighting how gateways and large hubs can outperform as fuel costs, travel demand and geopolitical risk evolve — while investors sharpen focus on leverage, rate recovery and cyber defenses.
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Market Intelligence analyst Jeff Lipton distills what he heard onstage and in the hallways at The Bond Buyer's 2026 National Outlook, from policy uncertainty and the muni tax exemption to AI's growing role and credit risk hotspots.
"Normalized supply, a supportive rate environment and favorable technicals propelled the municipal market to the best October performance [in decades]," said Robert J. Lind.
The Chicago Public Schools budget hangs in the balance as Trump's Department of Education targets diversity, equity and inclusion programming.
The tools come with risks, like legal challenges to "polluter pay" funds or potential corporate departures with cap-and-invest programs.
Both parties agree the federal permitting process drives up infrastructure costs.
Jack Brofman will start at the University of Chicago July 17 as executive director of global treasury operations.
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Nominations are now open for the 18th Bond Buyer Deal of the Year awards. Please note that this year’s program will feature several new categories. Applications close September 30.
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For issuers coming to market, having a long AAA curve at 1.84% is their wish come true.
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There is a considerable amount of concern regarding the outlook for the overall economy.
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Introducing The Bond Buyer's newest Muni Hall of Famers who will be honored at an awards dinner in Boston on Sept. 30, 2025.
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"I have been very fortunate to contribute to a fascinating sector of the financial industry that is full of ambiguous issues and data," said Tom Doe. "I am flattered to be included in the Hall of Fame, it is a wonderful capstone to my career."
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Over nearly 40 years, investment banker Diana Hoadley built a legacy of far-ranging vision and collaboration that left a trail of professional admirers.
"I love solving complicated problems faced by our local governmental clients," Leslie Bacon. "We come up with strategic solutions that have a real impact on our communities."
"The intersection between the public impact and the financial markets is unique and it brings a lot of good people to the same place. I really enjoy being a part of this community," Connor Benoit said.
Roosevelt & Cross president and executive director of public finance Elaine Brennan receives the 2025 Freda Johnson Award for the private sector.
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As the municipal market navigates the world of technology and AI,
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Water challenges abound across the country. From droughts to flooding,
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The Senate voted to disallow Washington D.C.'s attempt to decouple its tax policy from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, as the city's mayor charts more budget challenges in the near future.
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The Indiana House has passed legislation that would eliminate an estimated 164 townships across the state through consolidation.
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How do Northeast state and local government leaders see 2026 playing out for their states and localities?
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State lawmakers introduced bills to eliminate sales tax exemptions and tax credits for data centers and mandate public disclosure of water and electricity use.
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Gilmore & Bell and Nixon Peabody were new entrants in the top 10, bumping Greenberg Traurig and Bracewell to the top 15.
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ON-DEMAND VIDEOKC Mathews, executive vice president and chief market strategist at Commerce Trust breaks down the FOMC meeting.
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ON-DEMAND VIDEOPamela Frederick and Adam Barsky will share their views on the importance of the tax-exemption, how it benefits state and local governments, taxpayers, and U.S. retail investors -- and keeps the country competitive on a global scale.
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ON-DEMAND VIDEOGary Hall, President of the Infrastructure & Public Finance Division at Siebert Williams Shank & Co., joins Bond Buyer Executive Editor Lynne Funk to talk about the importance of the muni industry in financing the country's extensive infrastructure needs -- from ports and airports to bridges and energy solutions.
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