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Trump's bare-bones campaign agenda released Aug. 23 promises to “build the world’s greatest infrastructure system.”

Nine major toll roads could generate more than $76 billion to help states deal with coronavirus pandemic costs.

If a relief bill with state and local government aid is not passed by the end of September, some say it could be folded into continuing resolutions, which fund the government past its Sept. 30 deadline.

Infrastructure paired with a stimulus bill similar to that of 2009 is plausible only if Democrats take the White House, Senate and House.

Both domestic and international travel have been down sharply during the pandemic.

The number of COVID-19-related disclosures reached almost 1,200 filings, but not all filings mean municipalities are being directly impacted by the virus.

An independent municipal advisor said recent efforts made by broker-dealer advocacy groups are part of a "membership battle."

Economists say it's better for lawmakers to give too much aid than not enough in uncertain times.

Whether Democrats regain control of the Senate may be the most crucial question for the municipal finance sector in this year’s November election.

The pandemic presents new challenges to regulators examining municipal advisor firms.

State and local governments would lay off an additional 1.5 million to 2 million workers if that happens, according to Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics.

Former Vice President Joe Biden already is running on a muni-friendly campaign platform.

Issuers say extending the deadline is helpful, but they still need more flexible funding such as the ability to use federal aid to replace lost revenue.

Without giving a reason, Florida’s bond-funded passenger rail developer severed ties with Virgin and said the train system’s name will revert to Brightline.

On Tuesday, the Federal Reserve reduced interest rates in its Municipal Liquidity Facility by 50 basis points in each credit rating category.

The Federal Reserve reduced the interest rate spread on MLF tax-exempt notes by 50 basis points for each credit rating category.

Water utilities feel they have been left out of federal relief funding, making future financing in a WRDA bill important.

The total number of COVID-19 disclosures reported to EMMA for the week ending Aug. 9 was about 700, down from nearly 1,000 the previous week.

President Trump backtracked Sunday on his executive order that requires cash-strapped states to contribute $100 of a reduced $400 a week supplemental federal unemployment benefit.

A deteriorating market could change the calculus, but with rates at record lows, the MLF might not be needed for most issuers.