Caitlin Devitt

"Nothing is off the table in terms of looking at who we can potentially charge," said Brian Fagel, assistant director of the SEC's Public Finance Abuse Unit.  

"It's not hard," said Sanchez, the SEC's director of the Office of Municipal Securities.

Bond Buyer Senior Reporter Caitlin Devitt joins Bond Buyer Executive Editor Kyle Glazier to discuss the looming government shutdown and the progress of the historic bipartisan infrastructure law two years after its passage. (16 minutes)

Ahead of The Bond Buyer's Infrastructure Conference in Chicago this week, Carlos Braceras, Utah's transportation secretary, talks with Caitlin Devitt about overseeing the largest transportation program in the state's history. He discusses the projects and challenges that go along with creating safe and efficient transportation infrastructure for the fastest-growing state in the union. (33 minutes).

With around 30% of bonds trading near the de minimis threshold, a new study takes a deep dive into how the rule drives illiquidity as mutual funds dump paper that's approaching the threshold.

"When the rating agencies developed and rolled out their ESG scores, they said their ESG scores would not impact an issuer's credit rating. We are holding them to their word," said Ben Watkins, director of the state Division of Bond Finance.

Ambiguous language in the legislation is one of a handful of reasons why issuers have not taken advantage of the new financing tool.

Questions arise over the condition of rail infrastructure and how it should influence credit and buy side analysis of local governments that host rail lines.

The administration gave priority to large bridge projects that are ready to proceed with construction.

Incoming Gov. Wes Moore's political support for Hogan's signature project is uncertain.