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"We are seeing strength in the securities, transportation and warehousing and office sectors," New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said "but retail, restaurants, construction and tourism continue to lag the national recovery."
May 12
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President Biden will ask the Senate to confirm Gov. Philip Jefferson for the No. 2 spot on the Federal Reserve Board; World Bank Group executive and Colombian-American Adriana Kugler for a vacant board seat; and Gov. Lisa Cook for a full term.
May 12
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A proposed IRS regulation boosts the amount of bonds that can be guaranteed by nearly 86% to about $218 billion.
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The measure, which passed both legislative chambers in lopsided votes, would strip the governor of his sole ability to appoint turnpike board members.
May 12
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Fitch said its upgrade of Kentucky's IDR "reflects material improvements to Kentucky's fiscal reserves since 2020 as a result of improved budgetary discipline.
May 12
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"Our ratings reflect the progress the city has made over time on important issues like rebuilding reserves and improving the health of our pension fund," said Philadelphia Treasurer Jackie Dunn.
May 12
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Outflows were seen again from municipal bond mutual funds, though they lessened this week as Refinitiv Lipper reported $101.664 million was pulled as of Wednesday.
May 11
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The choice of PFM's Jill Jaworski for the CFO position drew praise from the outgoing CFO and market participants who are watching closely to see whether the city stays on track with fiscal progress that has drawn more than a dozen rating upgrades across credits.
May 11
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The SEC recently brought its first ever enforcement actions for violating its limited offering exemption, and market participants are beginning to tighten up their policies and procedures in response.
May 11
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The Federal Reserve Board governor said adopting policies on climate change are not necessary and risk hurting the central bank's credibility.
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