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A 2025 state law prohibits cities from increasing their property tax revenue if they fail to produce a timely annual financial audit.

Omaha Public Power District will go to market the week of Jan. 5 with about $164 million of Series 2026A separate electric system revenue refunding bonds.

While muni returns moved lower last week, year-to-date returns still hover around 4%, said Jason Wong, vice president of municipals at AmeriVet Securities.

Market Intelligence analyst Jeff Lipton finds that low debt burdens, stronger rainy-day funds, improved pension metrics and robust legal safeguards help states remain a core source of stability and diversification for muni portfolios despite slowing growth and fiscal headwinds.

Concerns about Brightline have dragged down performance in the high yield sector this year.

While the plan of reorganization says bondholders will get 100% of principal, it won't be for 12 years. And they will lose some interest.

The state comptroller's office purchased about $5 million of shares in a bitcoin exchange traded fund last month for a newly created strategic reserve.

Legislation to increase the affordable housing supply which often includes bond sales is getting attention in Congress as the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act hits a speed bump.

"Ultimately, this report is essential because member firm compliance protects investors and safeguards the integrity of our markets," FINRA's Greg Ruppert said.

Four of Dallas Area Rapid Transit's 13 member cities took action to ask voters in May whether they want to withdraw from the agency.