Four of Dallas Area Rapid Transit's 13 member cities took action to ask voters in May whether they want to withdraw from the agency.
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The filing of a writ of mandamus with the state Supreme Court, comes a day after S&P revised its outlook on Otero County to negative.
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The Trump administration has helped usher cryptocurrency more into the mainstream as more states pass laws enabling them to invest and issue bonds backed by digital currency.
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The current lateral recruiting marketplace for public finance attorney talent is "highly competitive," according to Nixon Peabody's Julie Seymour.
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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.
"Our job is to take that volatility, figure out what's noise, figure out what's reality, and lean into the opportunities as we see them," said Alex Petrone, director of fixed income at Rockefeller Asset Management.
Judge Laura Taylor Swain is allowing the continued examination of a count in which a trustee is challenging fees, and some proceeds, of pre-bankruptcy bonds.
Seven states formed the Midwestern Hydrogen Coalition to collaborate on promoting hydrogen-based energy production, use and distribution.
Fitch cited the authority's stronger margins in recent years.
The Houston-based firm built by former Hilltop Securities bankers has added three key executives.
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The Securities and Exchange Commission's $20,000 penalty on the Greater Wenatchee Regional Events Center Public Facilities District highlights the regulator's heightened focus on the municipal market.
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Here is some advice to issuer's counsel regarding their role in bond issues.
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In response to a recent commentary on the Securities and Exchange Commission's approval of a final rule defining municipal advisors, SIFMA agrees with Ms. Rodgers Caruso on an important point.
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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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The muni market recorded its fourth straight month of positive returns in November and December is likely to keep the streak going with another strong month to round out the year.
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November volume was $38.487 billion, up 51.1% from $25.47 billion in 2024. This is above November's 10-year average of $33.743 billion.
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King County, Washington plans a $422.2 million competitive sale of limited tax general obligation bonds for Wednesday.
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The new debt is a "bridge loan" until the company can raise fresh financing, a bondholder said.
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The deal combined the benefits of a green designation with a massive, highly visible airport project.
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Preliminary November issuance figures are at $37.054 billion, up 45.5% year-over-year, according to LSEG.
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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.







































































