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Republican control of the House would bring leadership changes to key finance and tax-writing committees that affect the municipal bond market.

FINRA accused the firm of negligently misrepresenting monthly account statements.

Federal emergency aid, while protecting against downgrades and defaults in areas hit by extreme weather, won't bail out areas that face less visible climate effects like rising heat.

The agency has already begun hiring new staff and preparing for an $80 billion dollar agencywide influx of funding.

A lack of standards from regulators and ratings agencies leaves municipal credit analysts "on their own" when it comes to evaluating climate-related risks.

Key takeaways from the preliminary findings show that most jurisdictions that integrate racial equity in bond issuance focuse primarily on the use of the proceeds. 

Federal infrastructure dollars continue to support driver-related programs, now with an emphasis on reducing tailpipe emissions.

Massachusetts looks to a millionaire's tax for transportation and a measure in tourist-heavy Orange County, Florida would double local transit funding.

The MSRB will seek comment on Rule G-3 on professional qualifications that would add an exemption for muni advisors having to requalify in instances where their qualification had lapsed.

Increased use of third-party vendors by transportation issuers may be putting those entities at increased risk.

The influential financial advisory board has assembled a task force to sharpen terminology.

Vern Buchanan looks poised to succeed Richard Neal as chairman of the powerful Ways and Means Committee should Republicans take the House on Nov. 8 and could offer the muni agenda a fresh start.

American Rescue Plan Act dollars amounted to around 22% of states' annual general fund budgets, according to a court filing from a trio of southern states fighting ARPA's restriction on tax cuts.

As issuers push against a financial disclosure bill pending in the Senate, some buy-siders say standardized disclosure would attract more investors and boost liquidity.

Municipal issuers are learning the ropes of ESG disclosure and marketing.

In its analysis of primary market data from 2019 to 2021, the MSRB showed that market participants fled competitive offerings during the COVID period and preferred private placements.

Josh Wilsusen named executive vice president, Advocacy

If the IRA's tax credits prove popular for building clean energy projects, they may be expanded into basic infrastructure financing, said University of Chicago professor Justin Marlowe.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board's meeting will discuss the scope of its Form A-12 modernization efforts, authorizing a request for comment on a certain MA exemption and extending COVID relief under MSRB Rule G-27, among others.

Dave Sanchez urged local officials to be wary of certain structures that proved unprofitable during the last downturn.