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When it comes to federal funds flowing to cities and states, top issues to watch are a potential claw back of stimulus aid, fresh infrastructure fund opportunities and guidance on first-of-its-kind tax credits.
May 22
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The bank-qualified cap is a muni priority that could appeal to lawmakers from less populous areas, as it impacts exclusively small issuers.
May 22
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The exemption, which has been recently enforced by the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first time, will likely force some underwriters to opt out of it for fear of enforcement.
May 22
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As GFOA's new president, she intends to work to address staffing shortages and bring GFOA members together.
May 22
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The complexity of tapping infrastructure funds has spurred the National League of Cities towards developing workshops and tools to help municipalities navigate the maze.
May 18
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Panelists at the 2023 NFMA Annual Conference described the increasing costs and associated problems issuers will face in ensuring their communities maintain clean water.
May 18
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Panelists at the National Federation of Municipal Analysts discussed their experiences dealing with resiliency in the face of budgetary and environmental problems.
May 17
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The scramble for a limited amount of high-speed rail funding is sparking competition.
May 17
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The amendments make some key rule changes, including on the use of testimonials in municipal advisor advertising.
May 16
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The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board is seeking an MA candidate to replace Jill Jaworski as she leaves to become the chief financial officer of the City of Chicago.
May 15
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The SEC recently brought its first ever enforcement actions for violating its limited offering exemption, and market participants are beginning to tighten up their policies and procedures in response.
May 11
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Democrats and Republicans each said the other party's position on ESG investing carries additional costs for states.
May 11
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Some lawmakers are calling for a more cohesive federal strategy on broadband funding.
May 10
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The Securities and Exchange Commission will be issuing two different rulemaking proposals to address the controversial Financial Data Transparency Act.
May 10
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The key question for issuers will be how lawmakers decide which funds are protected and which are open to being rescinded.
May 10
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The repercussions of the train derailment in Ohio are a rallying cry for regulation.
May 9
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A downgrade of the nation's credit would shake the muni market.
May 9
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"The vast majority" of state and local issuers would be resilient to a one-notch downgrade in the U.S. rating, Moody's said.
May 4
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The Local Infrastructure Hub is designed to help municipalities tap into $42 billion in federal grants
May 4
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Circuit Judge John K. Bush cited Alexander Hamilton's insistence in the Federalist Papers that states would retain their authority over their own taxation.
May 4
