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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.

"Our issues seem complicated, but have the simple end goals of saving tax dollars, investing in infrastructure and creating jobs," retiring Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger, founder of the House Municipal Finance Caucus, told a public finance crowd Thursday.

The continuing resolution to keep the government funded was passed without the inclusion of controversial legislation requiring proof of citizenship in order to vote.

Daniels assumes the role at a pivotal time for the regulator, which in the next year will see the launch of a new EMMA system, and implement its first new budget since 2023.