Connecticut

The front of the municipal yield curve is 'astounding' and traders said dealers are uncharacteristically accepting the levels, likely due to the historically attractive ratios.

The primary was up and running Monday with Connecticut’s $850M offering for retail while many Texas issuers were active on the heels of the Fed news that it is open for business for munis.

Uncertainty and volatility have caused a bifurcated market when it comes to credit, and widespread disparity between high-quality and high-yield is complicating matters for issuers.

The offering of special tax obligation bonds comes as the state begins a four-phase reopening in its next response to the coronavirus.

Uncertainty surrounding whether colleges and universities can safely open their doors this fall adds stress to the already challenged higher education sector.

Bryan Garcia and Eric Shrago of the Connecticut Green Bank, explain how “Green Liberty Bonds” will expand clean energy investment. The small-denomination munis for retail, modeled after the World War II Series E bonds, are independently certified to fight climate change. Chip Barnett hosts.

The state doesn't expect any short-term borrowing to cover the current fiscal year, Gov. Ned Lamont said.

Gov. Ned Lamont said the federal rescue package will provide some flexibility even as state deficits mount.

The Ocean State activated a dormant disaster board for emergency borrowing, a tool not available for other states in the region.

Gov. Ned Lamont repeated his call amid more deaths from COVID-19 and a budget-deficit forecast that doubled over two months.