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The Department of the Treasury’s warning letter to Arizona may be a warning to all states who defy the Biden Administration’s rules related to ARPA funding, but disclosure related to clawbacks could be a problem for muni issuers.

The revised form is a step in addressing the massive backlog of paper Form 8038-CPs that were built up as a result of COVID-19 related shutdowns.

The latest round of federal aid is not enough to move the needle over the long term.

The Internal Revenue Service has released guidance providing temporary relief for low-income housing tax credit and private activity bond-financed properties due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19.

The new water resources act comes as the Army Corps of Engineers' civil works program is set to see the largest influx of funding in its history.

The project will put an equity lens on investment practices that fund infrastructure.

The Municipal Rulemaking Securities Board's annual report and audited financial statements were published Tuesday.

With an insolvent Highway Trust Fund, alternatives to the federal fuel tax are more important than ever.

Treasury’s final ruling issued last week provides tribes with $10 million in revenue loss allowance and a broader list of capital expenditures.

Treasury’s final rule on the State and Local Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Fund allows counties to use up to $10 million for general public services and expands the list of eligible water, sewer, and broadband infrastructure projects.

The Treasury has issued final ruling for the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program, leaving the ban on the use of stimulus funds to offset tax cuts and furthering the battle of its constitutionality.

Public sector workforce challenges and diversity, equity, and inclusion are priorities for the new president.

Hammerman has spent more than 18 years with the group, participating in a number of important policy discussions about munis.

The proposed guidance, which restricts new highway capacity projects, may be applied to legacy programs like TIFIA as well.

Democrat-leaning states argue that the $10,000 SALT cap deduction is politically motivated and violates the U.S. Constitution.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board has begun accepting applications for two regulated and two public board positions until Feb. 7.

The Internal Revenue Service and Department of the Treasury have released final guidance on the transition away from Libor, designating SOFR as an alternative rate.

Shawn Wooden has called for strengthening the Fed’s short term municipal lending program and enactment of a national baby bond program.

The MSRB's priorities for the year include action on ESG, updates to its EMMALabs platform, and more requests for comment aimed at modernizing its rulebook.

Unregistered municipal advisor activity and breaches of fiduciary duty remain priorities.