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Austin planned to use property taxes approved by voters in 2020 to pay off bonds for the project.

Senior Bank of America investment banker Jill Schwartz discusses her own board roles, how women can serve on nonprofit boards, and how they can drive change, in conversation with Chana Schoenberger, American Banker's Editor-in-Chief.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion concerns are exerting more influence in public finance.

The new law's uncertain impact on cities and states has been a hot topic at the GFOA's annual conference this week.

The work from home environment will reduce city property tax collections in coming months and years, analysts say, creating financial issues.

Gov. Brian Kemp announced projects that will receive $225 million in funds from a program created under the American Rescue Plan Act.

Since the 52-week low on April 12, yields have risen by an average of 46 basis points.

Arizona, Nevada and California announced an agreement on Colorado River water use reductions, possibly averting a more stringent federal solution.

"Ultimately, the case for fixed income generally, and munis specifically, is much stronger today than it was a year ago," said Nick Vendetti, municipal bond fund portfolio manager with Allspring Global Investments.

Public sector employers are in a fierce competition with the private sector for workers and may be losing amid labor shortages and inflation.