
Sarah Wynn covers securities and infrastructure for the Washington bureau.

Sarah Wynn covers securities and infrastructure for the Washington bureau.
As surface transportation funding is set to expire later in 2020, a new reauthorization could help push muni bond initiatives next year.
Events at the SEC are likely to create a number of important MSRB rule changes in the coming year.
In response to the SEC's complaint, the former chief business officer of a California school district said he acted in good faith.
The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board will require more data starting Nov. 30, 2020.
Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been calling industry leaders asking for feedback on the organization.
Issuers, bond lawyers, and analysts have all raised complaints about the proposed addition to EMMA.
Forecasters predict the Washington D.C. area population will grow by more than a million people by 2045.
The proposal would impact the private placement business and may require amendments of MSRB rules.
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority found D.A. Davidson & Co. provided inaccurate pricing in issue price certificates.
In a recent Moody's report, analysts said states would be able to weather a moderate recession due to healthy reserves.
A bus line in Flagstaff received $17.3 million in grants to relocate its connection center and buy zero emission buses.
The repeal will help states and cities move forward with bonding and future projects, especially as spring construction season is around the corner.
The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board assigned muni market veterans to give input on rules and transparency related to municipal fund securities.
The winner is Christian Beltran, a student at the University of Southern California’s Sol Price School of Public Policy.
In a working paper paper released by the Volcker Alliance on Wednesday, researchers said states need to do a better job of disclosing their infrastructure needs.
Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Jay Clayton seemed noncommittal on a proposed exemptive order for municipal advisors.
Matt Posner started his new role as director of market structure-transparency on Monday.
About 27% of public and private universities will see a decline in net tuition per student in fiscal year 2020.
Though enforcement cases slightly decreased this past year, lawyers say the Securities and Exchange Commission is just as aggressive as ever.
“The channel doesn’t matter in terms of responsibility for the information,” said SEC Chairman Jay Clayton.