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The comments come after SEC asked for feedback on the collection of information in Rule 15c2-12.

The start of the new year triggers the implementation of tax laws in 39 states with trends showing cutting and flattening of income taxes while SALT cap workarounds are also being scrutinized.

The legislative track pursued by Republicans will set the timeline for the tax reform debate closely watched by the municipal market.

Rep. French Hill, the incoming chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, inspires hope in the municipal finance community.

Brad Lander, the city comptroller, tallied the potential Trump administration threats to the city's federal funding, from infrastructure to hospitals.

The MSRB has a full slate of initiatives teed up, with an emphasis on modernizing its rulebook.

The CFO's revenue estimate reveals a $169 million temporary boost and overall population growth while concerns arise over proposed cuts to the federal workforce.

Although a new administration means policy uncertainty, most analysts see the economy growing above trend next year, although inflation will remain a concern.

While municipals have outperformed USTs on the whole in 2024, they will close December with losses. How taxables perform in early 2025 coupled with macroeconomic and Washington policy uncertainty have municipal market participants on edge for what lies ahead.

The debate over the debt limit has exposed rifts among Republicans, who will take full control of Congress on Friday.