"An increase in social distancing and remote work has resulted in growing vacant office space since late 2020. Office rents have also trended down and remained depressed into 2022," according to the Popular Annual Financial Report.

The Kentucky Bankers Association is seeking to halt Attorney General Daniel Cameron's investigation into climate commitments made by six large banks. The suit alleges that the AG overstepped his authority by seeking to compel the banks to turn over certain documents and communications.

The future of ESG and how it relates to the present raises questions about the general nature of public finance. 

Putting a county government into the real estate development business goes beyond making the numbers work.

Federal emergency aid, while protecting against downgrades and defaults in areas hit by extreme weather, won't bail out areas that face less visible climate effects like rising heat.

A lack of standards from regulators and ratings agencies leaves municipal credit analysts "on their own" when it comes to evaluating climate-related risks.

Key takeaways from the preliminary findings show that most jurisdictions that integrate racial equity in bond issuance focuse primarily on the use of the proceeds. 

Increased use of third-party vendors by transportation issuers may be putting those entities at increased risk.

California has been losing legacy companies, but boosters say it remains an incubator for new technology companies.

Municipal issuers are learning the ropes of ESG disclosure and marketing.