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While Scott Stringer and Eric Adams now top list of successors to Bill de Blasio, the political dynamic may have changed in the wake of social justice protests and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Without more fiscal support, the outlook becomes murkier with the possibility of economic data disappointment and volatility in rates, and historically muni demand dampeners, Morgan Stanley said.

Florida State University's voluntary disclosure on lower dormitory occupancy is an example of providing timely information, Moody's Investors Service said.

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard, in the most upbeat comments by a central banker since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, said the U.S. economy may surge at a 35% annualized rate in the third quarter and the nation may be close to a complete recovery by year-end.

The state's new accounting system gets the blame again for California's second year with an extremely late CAFR.

Johanna Som de Cerff of the IRS Office of the Associate Chief Counsel spoke during an online presentation to the National Association of Bond Lawyers.

While not a huge gain, "claims remain staggeringly high" six months into the economic downturn, analysts say.

From June to July, not many municipal advisors relied on the SEC's temporary exemption and some sources say they don't expect it to be heavily used.

Mayor Bill de Blasio expanded furloughs to all managerial and non-represented employees while City Hall also faces an alarming coronavirus spike in some neighborhoods.

Breckinridge Capital Advisors’ Rob Fernandez, Director of ESG Research, and Andrew Teras, Senior Vice President, talk about how climate change can impact the municipal bond market as the country faces increased risks from coastal flooding, wildfires and drought. Chip Barnett hosts (24 minutes)