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All three phases of Maryland's public-private partnership would make it the largest P3 in the world.
February 19
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Republican Senators want municipal aid to be more targeted and avoid "bailouts."
February 18
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An influential voice said this week that an increase in the cost of private letter rulings is inconsistent with the Taxpayer Bill of Rights adopted by the IRS in 2014.
February 18
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The consequences of not passing infrastructure legislation in the next few months may be dire.
February 17
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The Federal Transit Administration rescinded a Trump administration policy that refused to count as a local cost-share the payments by New York and New Jersey on a proposed federal loan.
February 17
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Dealer groups say changes to FINRA rules should be cohesive with municipal rules.
February 17
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School districts are likely to address learning loss with more spending on summer school, intensive tutoring, and afterschool programs.
February 12
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Vaccinations and a strong push for direct aid makes it less likely for the municipal market to need help from the Federal Reserve.
February 11
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Local governments would get 40% of the $350 billion in direct federal aid to state and local governments.
February 10
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More than 30 finance chiefs of major U.S. cities sent a letter to the Biden Administration making their case for direct aid and new borrowing tools
February 9
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A House committee is considering for the first time how grants for ports will be appropriated to combat the pandemic.
February 9
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The IRS Tax Exempt Bond unit closed nearly 300 cases instead of attaining its earlier goal of around 500 cases.
February 9
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The SEC opened a request for comment on money market fund rules, which could provide an opening for localities seeking a return to a stable net asset value.
February 5
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State and local officials have nearly exhausted their emergency reserves, rainy day funds and reasonable credit options, the National League of Cities said.
February 4
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This pandemic-related waiver from a handwritten signature extends through June 30 of this year.
February 4
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The appointment of Black as GASB chairman last year was a break with the tradition of having a former state auditor serve in the post.
February 3
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Dealers say increased focus on systemic pennying has decreased its activity, while others aren't so sure.
February 3
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The dealer group is concerned the SEC may provide another exemption for municipal advisors to work on private placement deals.
February 2
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The coronavirus emergency spending bill enacted by Congress in December included a provision enhancing the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit so it’s a true 4%.
February 1
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The reduction would be the largest the MSRB has done, substantially more than a previous one which caused a loss of $5.2 million.
January 29
