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The Government Finance Officers Association and the National Association of Bond Lawyers on Thursday each issued guidance to issuers and counsel on how to comply with tax-exempt bond rules after the issuance of tax-advantaged bonds.

States are expected to use almost $800 million of new federal grants aimed at smooth freight shipments to leverage another $3.6 billion of infrastructure investments from other sources.

Two large bond offerings from Providence St. Joseph Health, the result of a merger between two major West Coast healthcare providers, epitomize the continuing trend of consolidation in the not-for-profit healthcare sector.

More than two dozen San Diego business leaders support an effort pressuring the mayor to come out in opposition to a Chargers ballot tax measure.

The Ramapo Local Development Corp. and three individuals facing Securities and Exchange Commission securities fraud charges are asking a federal judge to dismiss the SEC's complaint, claiming, among other things, that no one was hurt.

The Airport Commission of the City and County of San Francisco is teeing up a nearly $900 million dollar bond deal.

A bill introduced in the Senate by Republicans would put Indian tribal governments more on a par with state and local governments for bond financings, giving them better access to capital to support infrastructure and local economic development.

The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority plans a first-of-its kind environmental impact bond using a "pay for success" model to finance infrastructure to manage stormwater runoff.

Tennessee officials hope to avoid a $60 million cut in federal road funding over state's new under-21 DUI law.

In an historic action, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board has filed a markup disclosure proposal with the Securities and Exchange Commission that it said will likely lower transaction costs for retail investors, enable them to better understand dealers' pricing practices, and improve investor confidence in the municipal market.