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A bill to prevent tax-exempt financing of professional sports stadiums may become part of a larger tax bill, as further discussions to revive some muni provisions may begin this year.
February 23
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The proposal would offset all gas tax losses to the Highway Trust Fund but would still hasten its insolvency.
February 22
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The new-issue calendar for the holiday-shortened week is $4.98 billion, with $3.633 billion of negotiated deals and $1.347 billion of competitive loans.
February 18
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Much of the new infrastructure funding can't flow to states until a full FY22 bill is enacted.
February 18
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High material costs and labor shortages are expected to persist through 2022 just as states and localities are planning how to spend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act money.
February 18
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Market participants are wary that regulators may muddle ESG risk disclosure guidance with guidance regarding labeled bonds.
February 17
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Issuer groups have sent a letter to the Internal Revenue Service requesting remote hearings be made permanent in connection with the issuance of private activity bonds as many issuers still grapple with remote working and ongoing COVID-19 concerns.
February 16
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Tax-exempt advance refundings are unlikely to be included in a FY22 budget, but two bills that would restore the popular tool remain alive.
February 16
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“It’s important for the economy and the entirety of the American Rescue Plan that we see each county doing what it can for workers," Biden Senior Advisor Gene Sperling told the National Association of Counties.
February 15
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Texas Sen. John Cornyn urged counties to continue to lobby for a bill that would allow ARPA funds to be used for transportation infrastructure and disaster relief.
February 14
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The feds said they expect states to partner with private entities to develop and operate the electric vehicle charging networks.
February 10
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The 70-page report homed in on some muni-specific risks uncovered during examinations.
February 9
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It's the latest salvo in a growing controversy over the Federal Highway Administration's December memo discouraging states from building new highway capacity.
February 9
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Many Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds can't flow without a FY22 budget
February 8
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FINRA found that Michael Mancinelli improperly exercised discretion and caused his firm to have inaccurate books and records.
February 8
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The defendants believe the charges are lacking on numerous levels while the SEC argued that fee-splitting is a clear and known rule violation.
February 7
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The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s request for information on environmental social and governance factors is beginning to collect responses from issuers and practitioners alike, revealing some of the market’s initial priorities.
February 4
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The organization sought to increase representation of underrepresented minorities and women on its municipal market advisory groups.
February 4
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Restricting the use of IIJA funds for new highway capacity "flies in the face" of Congressional intent, said Sen. Mitt Romney.
February 3
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Tax revenue declines and urban sprawl are among the possible unintended consequences of the rise in automated vehicles.
February 2
