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The forward-delivery bond, part of its $1 billion special tax obligation issuance, was a first for the state, Treasurer Shawn Wooden said.

Jim Robinson, portfolio manager of the Robinson Tax Advantaged Income Fund at Liberty Street Advisors, talks about the changing ways investors should view stocks and bonds. Within the municipal bond market, closed-end municipal bond funds may represent a particularly attractive opportunity. Robinson notes that at a time when the cost of leverage is falling, discounts on closed-end funds are high. Lynne Funk hosts. (18 minutes)

Because of COVID-19 and its effects on economic activity, the sector will continue to face some headwinds. So what do industry experts and leaders anticipate for the market this year?

Gov. Steve Sisolak opted to form a joint committee to study the idea, rather than proposing legislation this session.

The dearth of supply will likely hold down rates and keep certain investors out of the muni market. High-yield municipal bonds, still the most in-demand sector, tightened again.

New York City's mayor cited roughly $15 billion in additional state and federal aid, improving COVID-19 statistics and the further lessening of restrictions in releasing his executive plan.

Milwaukee will offer investors its first green-designated bonds under its sewerage credit Tuesday and returns next week with a GO sale.

The Texas House rejected a proposal to expand coverage for Texans who have low-paying jobs that do not provide health insurance.

Apple said it expects the new campus in Raleigh’s Research Triangle area will create at least 3,000 new jobs and when finished is forecast to generate over $1.5 billion in economic benefits annually for North Carolina.

A year after the traditional May bond elections were canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, Texans will consider bonds for local issuers, mostly schools.