Community Standouts
  • Joan Stern has been elected to The Bond Buyer's Muni Hall of Fame

    Joan Stern, a legend in public finance law in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, is a member of The Bond Buyer's 2024 Muni Hall of Fame class.

  • Michael Charlebois was chosen as a Rising Star by The Bond Buyer

    "When I joined Stradling right out of law school, I didn't know what public finance was and I didn't know what I was getting into, but I quickly discovered that I love what I do," said Charlebois.

  • Passengers board a Brightline passenger train in Miami.

    The finance team burned the midnight oil to assemble and market one of the most complex deals in the municipal market this year.

New Issuance
Wind turbines in Crescent Ridge wind farm

A lawsuit filed in federal court by 17 states against the Trump administration targets a presidential memorandum ending federal approvals for wind energy.

Wind turbines in Crescent Ridge wind farm

A lawsuit filed in federal court by 17 states against the Trump administration targets a presidential memorandum ending federal approvals for wind energy.

Anatomy of a Deal
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MuniThink

The Hall of Fame initiative celebrates individuals whose careers have left an indelible mark, while the Rising Stars program recognizes the muni finance leaders of tomorrow. The 2023 classes will be revealed the week of August 7.

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MuniThink

Issuers routinely refund 5% bonds in year 10, and the resulting savings can be significant. It is notable that although refunding is typically associated with declining interest rates, 5% bonds are refunded even if rates rise.

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