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"We do not expect any major weakness to take hold as the new issue calendar is beginning to dwindle with only two non-holiday or non-Federal Reserve weeks left in the year," said Birch Creek strategists.

The bill was co-sponsored by Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif.

Moody's cited prospects for reduced operating deficits, generally stable enrollment and strong philanthropic support.

Cities and states are showing budget resilience as pressure from inflation, slowing revenue growth, and the end of federal pandemic fuels concerns about an uncertain future.

Bonds have traded up since the company last week announced a tentative bondholder deal and project update and financing details.

The New York Power Authority created a new in-state conduit issuer to maximize savings and benefits for New Yorkers on a prepaid electricity deal.

States face slowing revenue growth and increasing spending pressures, the National Association of State Budget Officers said in its Fiscal Survey of States.

The new-issue calendar falls to an estimated $1.154 billion, with $939.1 million negotiated deals on tap and $214.8 million of competitives.

Chicago went to market Wednesday with $454.37 million of STSC refunding bonds, amid heated budget talks. Goldman took down $75 million of the bonds.

"What we plan to tell the SEC is that municipal securities in general shouldn't be subject to Reg. AB," BDA's Michael Decker said.