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Issuers routinely refund 5% bonds in year 10, and the resulting savings can be significant. It is notable that although refunding is typically associated with declining interest rates, 5% bonds are refunded even if rates rise.

Facing big demand for housing, the state's efforts to spur development have spurred litigation by cities challenging recent laws and a compliance crackdown.

The department shifted funds that would have been invested in solar power to improve the island's electrical system.

"We're seeing some of the additional instability and other things come into play," said Dan Genter, CEO of Genter Capital Management.

The Internal Revenue Service is requesting documents from the Erie City Water Authority regarding a $36,320,000 issuance of Water Revenue Bonds Series D of 2019.

The revenue bonds, which would help finance a bigger convention center to replace the city's current facility, would be issued in the first half of 2026.

Bond yields are shooting up for the second time in as many months. Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller attributes the volatility to concerns about rising national debt levels.

The Senate will likely revise the House bill, which left tax-exempt bonds untouched after months of speculation.

Municipal bond insurers wrapped $7.316 billion in the first quarter of 2025, a 2.6% increase from the $7.132 billion insured in the first quarter of 2024, according to LSEG data.

The state supreme court agreed to review the ruling in favor of a group of Wall Street banks that whistleblower Edelweiss said cost the state at least $100 million.