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The Providence-based bank originated in 2013 as an outgrowth of its predecessor agency, the Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency.

Some market participants worry about the viability of a key muni advocacy talking point if enough midsize issuers begin to embrace the taxable market.

Municipal bond buyers will see over $17 billion of new issues come to market this week, a high for the year. Transportation issues dominate the calendar.

Bill Black, senior portfolio manager and managing director at City National Rochdale discusses the high yield muniverse, being selective and where he sees opportunities. Aaron Weitzman hosts this podcast, which was recorded in early October.

It's a feast after a feast as billions in bonds are set to hit the marketplace.

Rating agencies affirmed Chicago's GOratings and the first report also out on the new junior lien Sales Tax Securitization Corp. credit.

Continued gains attributed to increase in taxable refunding issuance.

Chicago Public Schools long climb back to investment grade continues

A smaller decline in business investment and continued consumer spending suggest the economy will continue to grow at a moderate pace.

The Bay State's transportation and congestion crisis puts its economic viability in jeopardy, officials say.