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Houston and other Texas cities face financial pressure caused by weather disasters, public safety salaries and pensions, or capped property tax collections.

Municipal triple-A yield curves played catch up to USTs Friday to close out a week of more mixed economic data that has economists constantly reevaluating their Federal Reserve policy expectations with little consensus.

In Jim McIntire's two terms as state treasurer, he sought to broaden the retail reach of state bond sales and advocated a lower state debt limit.

Municipal bond insurers wrapped $28.921 billion in the first three quarters 2024, a 26.8% increase from the $22.814 billion insured in the first three quarters of 2023, according to LSEG data.

Mr. Barnett, whose journalism career stretched nearly half a century, was a "consummate professional," who was well-liked by colleagues and muni industry professionals.

Analysts remain divided about what the stronger-than-expected consumer price index will mean for Federal Reserve policymakers since the Fed appears to be concentrating on the labor market.

Local governments that were in Hurricane Milton's path, however, will face significant credit challenges, Moody's said.

The Equitable School Revolving Fund will have 90 loans outstanding to charter schools across 23 states.

Cook County released its $9.89 billion executive budget recommendation, with officials saying it includes no new taxes or layoffs.

The Ways and Means Committee is signaling its opening post-election positions.