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The 2017-2018 plan contains one new item — private activity bond guidance.

A fourth tax bracket would keep munis an attractive option for retail investors.

Treasury, IRS concerns remain that some political subdivisions are controlled by developers.

GFOA's federal liaison center director described the vote as “disappointing.”

The MSRB has several agenda items queued up for its Oct. 25-26 meeting.

BDA is bolstering its federal legislative and regulatory policy staff.

Pension pre-funding dropped to 68% in fiscal 2016 compared to an average of 75% the year before.

MSRB worries about "pennying," "filtering," bank loans, pricing

Elimination of SALT would raise $1.3 trillion over 10 years to finance personal and corporate tax rate reductions.

The money could be drawn from an $18.7 billion allocation for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Disaster Relief Fund.

Emergency supplemental spending bills for natural disasters often are treated outside the normal budget.

The District of Columbia transaction may have potential on a national level.

The Senate is expected to take up the legislation after it returns next week.

The U.S. Senate’s proposed spending plan would raise the cap on airports' passenger facility charges and expand airport improvement grants.

Puerto Rico faces a government shutdown after the end of the month without an infusion of cash.

The GFOA urges issuers to establish clear policies and procedures in the primary and secondary markets.

The House and Senate need to reconcile their differences and pass a joint budget resolution.

The awards were presented were presented at a meeting in Chicago.

SEC muni enforcement lawyers have become sophisticated and have a wealth of data to mine.

Some lawyers like the more targeted process, others have concerns,