"MSRB is committed to ensuring our regulatory framework keeps pace with an evolving market," MSRB Board Chair Natasha Holiday said.
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The lawsuit argues the International Emergency Economic Powers Act that Trump invoked to impose tariffs does not grant the president the ability to unilaterally adopt tariffs on goods imported to the U.S.
- Continued progress on meeting infrastructure needs will require finding a path through near term political and technological changes.
- Political polarization and difficulty accessing funding weigh heavily on the industry outlook for infrastructure spending in the United States.
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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.
RBC Capital Markets will be the underwriter for the bonds, which will have a maximum maturity of 40 years.
The deal, which marks the city's largest special facilities revenue bond issuance, will help finance a terminal project at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Even as Florida advances a pair of bills expanding the state's already broad public-private partnership authority, the P3 message from the state's debt office appears less than enthusiastic.
The upgrade is driven by realized and expected improvement in the state's financial metrics, the rating agency said.
Independent municipal advisory firm Sycamore Advisors LLC adds veteran banker and issuer Phil Wasserman as part of its expansion.
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We have people on both sides of the aisle who have great achievements under their belts through their bi-partisan collaboration, financial ingenuity, strong commitment for public service and, equally importantly, who know how to “build bridges”, literally and figuratively.
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The City of Atlanta continues to move forward with infrastructure resilience and environmental justice.
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A toll-charge proposal could disarm congressional opponents and create some hope for legislative success.
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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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Analysts don't expect a rate cut at this meeting, but offer thoughts on the year ahead and the to-be-named Fed chair.
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After Ken Paxton's opinion said giving preferences based on sex or race is unconstitutional, his office set a new certification requirement for bond issuers.
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Munis were steady Monday following the large cuts the asset class saw last week, specifically on Tuesday, Jan. 20.
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"We are on the cusp of major changes in how the municipal securities market operates," Dave Sanchez, director of the Securities and Exchange Commission's Office of Municipal Securities, said last week.
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Subordinate bondholders will likely be wiped out.
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The board wants the court to reject a wide range of bondholder discovery requests related to their administrative expense claim.
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KC Mathews, executive vice president and chief market strategist at Commerce Trust breaks down the FOMC meeting.
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Pamela 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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Gary 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.








































































