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The idea for a national infrastructure bank has resurfaced in Congress, with advocates saying it will attract private equity and pension funds to fill a gap that federal money can't address.

A spate of derailments is a unique issue for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority amid the challenges all transit agencies face post-COVID.

Natural gas is generally expected to face a bleak future as governments focus increasingly on carbon reduction.

The ruling striking down Rhode Island's tolling program constrains states' efforts to solve complex infrastructure problems, the state says.

State and local governments across the country are making increased efforts to put money forward for the purpose of reparations.

Public power agencies argued that subsidies for Build America Bonds should be exempt from the federal budget sequestration process.

It's the latest in a series of so far unsuccessful bills that have targeted federal tax exemptions for debt-financed professional sports arenas.

The board will be accepting comments on amendments to Rule G-47 until April 17.

Fiscal stability rests on a solution to the debt ceiling debate.

"We urge you to use rescue plan money to make your community safer," Biden said. "Invest in affordable housing, get small businesses back on their feet, train your workforce." 

FINRA fined Quint Capital Corporation $35,000 and its founder Alexander Quint $10,000 over their role in allowing a broker banned by the SEC and FINRA to work for the firm.

The jump signals a big pipeline of projects on the horizon.

Muni issuers are staunchly opposed to what they characterize as an unfunded mandate that provides limited benefits.

The scheduled expiration of the TCJA tax cuts "is the most significant factor pushing up tax revenues relative to income over the next 10 years," the CBO said.

U.S. Virgin Islands Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. also voiced concern about the EPA closure of an oil refinery in St. Croix.

The issue is important to lawmakers in high-tax states, and is also important to municipal issuers in those places who have said the cap infringes on their fiancial sovereignty.

The proposed Rule G-46 seeks to clarify certain rules specific to solicitor municipal advisors, a very specific group of professionals.

New legislation on the high priority is on its way.

The Securities and Exchange Commission's examination priorities for the year include big ticket items like Regulation Best Interest.

Translating bipartisan support for infrastructure funding into support for long-term financing is a key lobbying goal for the municipal bond market.