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Nearly all construction firms have job openings, and more than half said they're seeing projects being scaled back, postponed or canceled.

Sunita Lough won admiration from the public finance legal community.

On Tuesday, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board filed a proposal with the SEC to changing Rule G-3, which governs continuing education requirements.

The MBTA's capital program, which relies on nearly $600 million in annual borrowing, has doubled since 2018.

Fitch said it expects the law will spur more public power borrowing for clean energy facilities.

The American Rescue Plan was passed without waiving the Pay As You Go Act, which could prevent municipalities from receiving payments on bonds already issued.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board's proposed changes to Rule G-34 on CUSIP applications, removing the requirement for municipal advisors to file new issue applications in one business day, among other changes.

Climate science data that guides where and what to build will be key to effective use of new federal dollars.

FINRA and MSRB actions are drawing broker-dealer firms to lobbying groups.

The Inflation Reduction Act's changes are significant enough that they will be featured in the banner at the top of the offering statement.

Brandon Comer and Comer Capital Group have responded to the SEC's argument against summary judgment, claiming the Commission has not provided sufficient evidence.

It's the latest setback for Gov. Larry Hogan's signature project, which he wants locked down before he exits office in January.

A Reason Foundation study found K-12 debt steadily rising since 2014.

Public agencies are often "clients of last resort" for contractors, especially when construction costs are high.

The Internal Revenue Service has reinstated Ham Lake, Minnesota based charter school operator Parnassus Building Company's tax-exempt status after it was revoked in May 2022.

The 15% corporate minimum tax may hurt the muni market the most during outflow cycles by cramping demand and leading to higher borrowing costs for states and cities.

The inclusion of swaps has the potential to increase claimed damages in the New York State lawsuit, though banks view swap materials as providing a potential defense.

Brokers should be aware that inaccurate tax reporting could force its brokerage clients to seek damages and could force dealers to make their clients sign a liability waiver, as the recent muni case Richard Goodman v. UBS Financial Services highlights.

The respected muni tax expert died unexpectedly Aug. 14.

Inflation and material shortages are accelerating the P3 trend of bringing in a private team before price is finalized, which could expose investors to cost-escalation risk.