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The Empire State Manufacturing Survey showed "business activity continued to grow strongly in New York State."

Voters' decision to dissolve the Dallas County Schools transportation agency is positive for holders of the agency's junk-rated bonds but negative for noteholders, according to Moody's Investors Service.

Competitive sales from the states of Washington and Wisconsin and negotiated deals from New York and Illinois issuers dominated Tuesday’s new issue slate.

The repayment of $80 million in lease-backed debt remains entangled in the standoff.

Budget secretary Benjamin Barnes' latest revenue estimate comes two weeks after lawmakers passed a $41.3 billion biennial spending plan.

Daryl Clements, Portfolio Manager of Alliance Bernstein, discusses strategies for sound performance in tobacco, healthcare, senior living, and stressed entity bonds. He focuses on the importance of spreads to relative value. In the wrap up, he focuses on the benefits of active versus passive management. Hosted by John Hallacy.

Houston's outlook from Moody's Investors Service was boosted to stable from negative.

Chicago officials want to highlight the distinctions between the highly rated new securitization and the city's general obligation bonds.

Issuers of conduit debt would lose their primary purpose if Congress eliminates private activity bonds.

Competitive sales from the states of Washington and Wisconsin and negotiated deals from New York and Illinois issuers dominated Tuesday’s new issue slate.