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The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board will hold its first meeting of fiscal 2025 on October 23 and 24, under its new chair, Warren "Bo" Daniels.

The Hampton County School District in Varnville, South Carolina has won its dispute over the tax-exempt status of Series 2010 general obligation bonds.

The board has requested comment on additional disclosures that state and local governments would need to provide in financial statements but faces a long timeline for implementation.

The Ways and Means Committee is signaling its opening post-election positions.

Data from the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board indicates that trade volume may stay high after a consistent third quarter.

Some cities with lots of lead pipes, like Chicago, will get more time.

The higher-ed sector, already facing internal pressures, could face scrutiny over its tax-exempt status during tax reform next year.

Moody's has lifted the credit ratings on five special tax bonds.

Congress has created recovery bonds for specific disasters in the past, and the CDFA wants the tool to become a permanent private activity bond category.

Research shows that financing sport facilities with public debt often doesn't pay off, the Tax Foundation says.

A low drama committee may experience some upheaval if Republicans maintain control of the House following the Novermber elections.

The audit comes as Republicans seek to cut funding to Amtrak's funding in the northeast.

The SEC has charged Thrivent Investment Management for failing to comply with Regulation Best Interest's care and compliance obligation in connection with recommendations to retail investors in 529 Savings Plans.

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle support some level of encouraging cities and states to revamp local zoning codes to encourage more affordable housing.

The board kicks off the new fiscal year with a new budget, a 2.9% increase from the prior year.

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California entered a final judgment against Matthias O'Meara and Choice Advisors, fining them $312,572 and $187,337, respectively.

The banking giant has been fined for reporting 65,335 municipal securities transactions that it shouldn't have, violating MSRB Rule G-14 on customer transaction reporting and MSRB Rule G-27 on supervision.

The President is considering calling a special session to deal with hurricane damage.

Advocates hope to use the data to persuade lawmakers of the usefulness of tax-exempt bonds as Congress tackles tax policy next year.

States and tax experts are wrestling with post-SALT scenarios.