Massachusetts

Governments across the Northeast announced support for emerging industries affected by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.

High turnover rates in key government positions make it hard for the town of Wellfleet, Massachusetts, to stabilize its finances, a state report said.

Maura Healey's plan would expand child tax credit programs while lowering taxes on estates and short-term capital gains.

The bill in Massachusetts bill would establish a "baby bond" program to create a trust account for children born into a low-income households.

"The large taxable refunding or combined transactions were accomplished earlier in the year when rates were relatively low," says John Hallacy.

"Build a culture and cohesiveness that fosters collaboration and resiliency," Deborah Goldberg told The Bond Buyer National Outlook conference.

"Let's face it, the state of our trains, roads, and bridges today is unacceptable," Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey said in her inaugural address.

It's not just the "right" thing to do; it's good for business, say the Freda Johnson Award winners, Massachusetts Treasurer Deborah Goldberg and Ballard Spahr's Emilie Ninan. They discuss how diversifying the industry is key to growth and success. Lynne Funk hosts. 

Tax-exempt munis have now regained late September levels, and November's rally has eclipsed October's selloff, MMA notes in a weekly report.

Triple-A curves were a touch firmer in spots as secondary trading took a backseat to the larger primary activity with Connecticut and Massachusetts pricing general obligation bonds, a large CommonSpirit healthcare and several competitive issues led by Rhode Island GOs.