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A lighter, $5 billion calendar, heavy on healthcare, kicks off November. Most participants agree volatility in U.S. Treasuries will be a leading factor for municipal market performance. Uncertainty in Washington also isn't helping the asset class.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board plans to request comment on its supervision rule within the next month.

Key institutional players like banks and insurance companies may have less incentive to buy tax-exempt munis if the provision becomes law.

October has, on average, been the heaviest new-issue month of the year. Analysts said the lower volume, particularly taxables, was led by many issuers sitting on the sidelines, waiting for a potential package from Washington, D.C.

Underwriter Cantone Research’s alleged fraudulent misrepresentations are tied to two defaulted bond offerings.

The SALT deduction cap could be increased, suspended or repealed.

The tax on unrealized capital gains would be straightforward for securities that trade frequently, but less so for less-frequently traded assets like many munis.

Transportation and transit projects would be eligible uses of ARPA funds under the bill, which also extends the deadline to spend the funds.

The fast pace of the Democratic negotiations may act in muni market's favor.

The Internal Revenue Service has moved to mandatory electronic filing of its form which deals with direct payments of Build America Bonds and Qualified Zone Academy Bonds.

The case may turn on whether the SEC’s temporary order is capable of repetition and evading review.

Borrowers are enjoying the strongest market in decades while investors are forced to take what they can get.

The departure of Maryland's second-longest serving state treasurer will leave a void in the public finance community.

The $1 trillion spending bill could boost GDP by 0.2% by 2031.

Green bonds and ESG are making it difficult for muni issuers to understand what to disclose and when.

Modernizing rules and leveraging technology are focal points for the organization.

“That's a big loss to me personally and to the commission,” SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said Wednesday.

Environmental, social and governance factors are gaining importance in the muni industry.

The application period for this significant role is slated to close Friday.

The hires come as Congress is expected to pass a massive infrastructure bill that includes P3 provisions.