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A stronger-than-expected nonfarm payroll report reignited fears that the Federal Reserve will hike rates. Munis and USTs had a somewhat muted reaction, according to Hennion & Walsh's James Pruskowski.

"The reason the number [of trade counts] is a record and not just elevated is structural, and it's been building for years," said Josh Rosenblum, head of municipal trading strategies at Brownstone.

Oregon State Rep. Paul Evans proposed a grant program that would fill budgetary gaps for small cities at risk of closing what he deems as essential city services.

Norman Regional Health System says it will use interim financing to make a Sept. 1 debt service payment that bondholders agreed to delay.

The plan aims to fundamentally change how the state collects tax revenue, aiming to eventually shrink the income tax to nothing.

The high-yield muni fund's collapse in 2025 showed the dangers of investing in a market where liquidity is famously limited.

The incoming Bond Buyer Hall of Famer helped drive stronger disclosure, pioneer electronic credit research and broaden the information analysts use to assess risk.

The failure of California's recent wildfire liability legislation leaves investor-owned utilities like PG&E and SoCal Edison exposed to continued financial risk and potential ratings downgrades.

KBRA approves of New Jersey's pension progress and budget management.

Chicago's projected FY2027 was down $283.9 million from the $1.2 billion estimate in last year's budget forecast.