Chip Barnett

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear talks with Chip Barnett about economic progress the Commonwealth has made this year and how the state-local government partnership strengthened during the pandemic. He describes the heartbreaking human cost of the virus, the deadly toll it took on residents and why the Delta variant is a continuing cause of concern. (14 minutes)

The ICE risQ social impact scores will let municipal bond investors compare which communities will be socially impacted the most by their investments.

The $1.4 billion seaport revenue refunding bond deal Wells Fargo will price next week will be the largest port transaction since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Deputy budget director David Womack explains what generates investor confidence in the city. Paul Burton and Chip Barnett host. (14 minutes)

Triple-A benchmarks saw cuts of one to two basis points across the curve, but still outperformed two days of UST weakness and have outperformed UST losses since the start of the month.

Better-than-expected job gains, a rising UST complex and an increase in supply to test municipals' resolve.

The N.C. Local Government Commission approved Wake County's request to finance almost $600 million for school and community college projects and the state’s plan to issue $300 million of GARVEEs for DOT work.

“Kentucky’s economy is on fire,” says Gov. Andy Beshear, after the state passed the $2.2 billion mark of total planned private-sector investment this year. But COVID's Delta lurks.

The rating agency also affirmed the ratings on 18 large airports and major airline hub facilities across the United States.

The money is coming in through the federal American Rescue Plan and the Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund.

A Moody's report highlights stark contrast in recovery between tourist hotspots such as Florida and metro areas like New York City and the San Francisco.

New York City budget director Jacques Jiha says proactive moves such as building reserves helped the city weather COVID-19 fiscal challenges. Paul Burton and Chip Barnett host. (23 minutes)

To ensure continued economic growth, the state has seen a need to diversify into alternative water sources to meet projected needs as well as respond to drought and protect the environment.

Florida Funders investment in eMerge Americas is aimed at helping Miami’s tech and entrepreneurial hub grow across the state. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez joined its board.

David Whitaker has been appointed president and chief executive officer of destination marketing for the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau

On a year-over-year basis, state tax revenues were up $321.1 million while the overall growth rate was 20.9%.

Florida’s unemployment rate rose 0.1% to 5.0% in June while gaining more than 69,300 jobs, as active job seekers look to rejoin the workforce.

Total revenue collections rose 14.5% from fiscal year 2020, ahead of an earlier forecast of 2.7% growth.

Perform, a portfolio management platform for institutional investors who want to accesses the municipal bond market, will be integrated into ICE Bonds.

According to disclosure notices, payments on two series of bonds issued in 2017 weren’t made on July 1 because of insufficient funds.